Welcome to the Steamship Authority’s Downloadable Forms page.
Here you will find applications and program information available for viewing or downloading.

FormDescription
Policies
Authority Board By-LawsAuthority Board By-Laws
Change, Cancel and Refund Policies for ReservationsChange, Cancel and Refund Policies (updated June 2022)
Charitable Giving PolicyCharitable Giving Policy (updated 2024)
Customer Policy HandbookCustomer Handbook
Enabling Act of the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship AuthorityEnabling Act
Port Council By-LawsPort Council By-Laws
Rules and Regulations Governing Public Conduct on Terminal PropertyPublic Conduct on Terminal Property
Steamship Authority DBE Goal Setting MethodologySteamship Authority DBE Goal Setting Methodology
Steamship Authority Procurement PolicySteamship Authority Procurement Policy
Transparency in CoverageEmployee Health Care Document
Reservation Forms
2025 Excursion Program applicationTypically for year-round island residents
2025 Headstart Packet2025 Headstart Program Information and Forms
2025 Preferred Program applicationTypically for seasonal island residents
2025 Reservations Packet2025 Reservation information packet and forms
Downloadable Forms
Accommodations ProgramTicket Sales Program for Accommodation Partners
Charitable Donation Request FormCharitable Donation Request Form (updated 2024)
College Program ApplicationCollege Program Application for qualified island residents
Individuals with Disabilities – Accessibility Pass ApplicationAccessibility Pass Application
Medical Travel ProgramMedical Travel Program for Excursion Residents
Preferential Boarding: Certification of Medical Need Form and SummaryFor persons who have urgent standby travel needs today. (NOT part of Medical Program)
Release and Indemnification AgreementDrive On/Off form – Hyannis and Nantucket – Release and Indemnification Agreement
Senior Citizen Travel Discount Card for Port Community ResidentsPlease read the instructions on how to apply for a senior citizen travel card.
SSA Employment ApplicationElectronic Fillable Employment Form
Student Commuter Book ApplicationStudent commuter book application for students attending college or technical school off-island
Travel Tips
Cycle Safety PSA from The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee of Martha’s VineyardPublic Service Announcement regarding cycle safety on Martha’s Vineyard
Off-island medical appointmentsTips for getting assistance booking trips for off-island medical appointments
Travel Tips for VisitorsTravel tips for visitors traveling to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket.
Parking Forms
2024 Hyannis Onsite-Offsite Permit2024 Hyannis Onsite-Offsite Permit Application
2024 Hyannis Yarmouth Road Permit2024 Hyannis Yarmouth Road Permit
2024 Lewis Bay Permit Application2024 Lewis Bay Permit Application
2024 Yarmouth Off Season Permit Application2024 Yarmouth Off Season Permit Application
2025 Palmer Ave Parking Permit2025 Palmer parking application
2025 Woods Hole Parking Permit2025 Woods Hole Parking Permit
Public Records
2013 Employee Earnings2013 Employee Earnings
2014 Employee Earnings2014 Employee Earnings
2015 Employee Earnings2015 Employee Earnings
2016 Employee Earnings2016 Employee Earnings
2017 Employee Earnings2017 Employee Earnings
2018 Employee Earnings2018 Employee Earnings
2019 Employee Earnings2019 Employee Earnings
2020 Employee Earnings2020 Employee Earnings
2021 Employee Earnings2021 Employee Earnings
2022 Employee Earnings2022 Employee Earnings
2023 Employee Earnings2023 Employee Earnings
GTFS Feed FileGTFS Feed File
Guidelines for Seeking Access to the Steamship Authority’s Public RecordsGuidelines for Seeking Access to the Steamship Authority’s Public Records
Steamship Authority Budgets
2018 Capital Budget2018 Capital Budget
2018 Operating Budget2018 Operating Budget
2019 Capital Budget2019 Capital Budget
2019 Operating Budget2019 Operating Budget
2020 Operating Budget2020 Operating Budget
2021 Capital Budget2021 Capital Budget
2021 Operating Budget2021 Operating Budget
2022 Capital Budget2022 Capital Budget
2022 Operating Budget2022 Operating Budget
2023 Operating Budget2023 Operating Budget
2024 Capital Budget2024 Capital Budget
2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget
2025 Operating Budget2025 Operating Budget
Monthly Business Summaries
Business Summaries 2019 (all months)2019 Business Summaries
Business Summaries 2020 (all months)2020 Business Summaries
Business Summaries 2021 (all months)2021 Business Summaries
Business Summaries 2022 (all months)2022 Business Summaries
Business Summaries 2023 (all months)2023 Business Summaries
Business Summary 012024January 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 022024February 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 032024March 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 042024April 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 052024May 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 062024June 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 072024July 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 082024August 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 092024September 2024 Business Summary
Business Summary 102024October 2024 Business Summary
Steamship Authority Reports
Steamship Authority’s 2012 Annual Report2012 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2013 Annual Report2013 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2014 Annual Report2014 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2015 Annual Report2015 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2016 Annual Report2016 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2017 Annual Report2017 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2018 Annual Report2018 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2019 Annual Report2019 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2020 Annual Report2020 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2021 Annual Report2021 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2022 Annual Report2022 Annual Report
Steamship Authority’s 2023 Annual Report2023 Annual Report
Strategic PlanStrategic Plan – finalized 2024
Traffic Report 1998 – presentSSA Traffic Summary from 1998 through November 2024
Approved Ferry Schedules with Freight Trips
2016 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips2016 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips
2017 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips2017 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips
2018 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips2018 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips
2019 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips2019 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips
2020 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips (updated)Updated September 28, 2020
2020 Operating Schedules as modified by COVID-19Updated September 28, 2020
2021 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight TripsUpdated January 15, 2021
2022 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips2022 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips
2023 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips (updated)2023 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips (updated 6/24/23)
2024 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips2024 Approved Operating Schedules with Freight Trips (updated 5/28/24)
2025 Operating Schedules with freight trips2025 Operating Schedules with freight trips
New Bedford Freight Study Reports
1. Initial Report on the Possibility of a Freight Ferry Service Between Martha’s Vineyard and New BedfordAugust 10, 2017
2. Responses to Public Comments Received Regarding the Preliminary Report on the Feasibility of Providing Freight Service between New Bedford and Martha’s VineyardResponses to Public Comment
3. Staff Summary – July 14, 2016Presented at the July 14, 2016 Board Meeting
4. New Bedford – Martha’s Vineyard Freight Service Report – April 12, 2016New Bedford Freight Service Report
Reports on Proposed Operating Schedules
1a. 2018 Winter and Spring Operating Schedules ReportReport on the SSA’s Proposed 2018 Winter and Spring Operating Schedules
1b. 2018 Winter and Spring Schedules Appendices A – CAppendices A-C
1c. 2018 Winter and Spring Schedules Appendices D – IAppendices D- I
2a. 2018 Proposed Summer Operating Schedule and Appendices A – BReport on the SSA’s Proposed 2018 Summer Operating Schedules
2b. 2018 Summer Operating Schedule Report Appendix C2018 Summer Operating Schedule Report Appendix C
2c. 2018 Summer Operating Schedules Report Appendices D – G2018 Summer Operating Schedules Report Appendices D – G
3. 2020 Summer Operating Schedules ReportReport on the SSA’s Proposed 2020 Summer Operating Schedule
4a. 2021 Summer and Fall Operating Schedules Report – report, Appendices A & B2021 Summer/Fall Operating Schedules Report – report, Appendices A & B
4b. 2021 Summer and Fall Operating Schedule Report – Appendix C Part 1Appendix C Part 1
4c. 2021 Summer and Fall Operating Schedule Report – Appendix C Part 2Appendix C Part 2
5. 2022 Summer and Fall Operating Schedule Report2022 Summer and Fall Operating Schedule Report plus appendices
6. Summer and Fall 2023 Vineyard Operating Schedule Report2023 Summer and Fall Vineyard Operating Schedule Report plus appendices
7. 2024 Operating Schedule Report2024 Operating Schedule Report plus appendices
8. 2025 Operating Schedule report2025 Operating Schedule report plus appendices
Tariffs
Freight Tariff MDPU No. F-113 Effective January 4, 2023Freight tariff covering round-trip automobile and motorcycle rates
Freight Tariff MDPU No. F-114 Effective January 4, 2023Freight tariff covering class and commodity rates
Passenger Tariff MDPU No. P-85 Effective January 4, 2023Local passenger tariff
External Reports
2022 Fleet Useful Life Obsolescence Report2022 survey of SSA fleet
Elliott Bay Design Group Hybrid Propulsion StudyElliott Bay Design Group Hybrid Propulsion Study (revised March 27, 2023)
Exploring Short-Sea Shipping as an Alternative to Non-Bulk Freight Trucking in Southeastern MAUrban Harbors report 2021