🚢Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility for Foreign-Built Vessel Notice
Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: Open Seas (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments
Summary
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Maritime Administration
Business Impact
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The notice invites public comments on a foreign-built vessel's coastwise endorsement, potentially impacting U.S. vessel builders. It's critical for business owners in maritime sectors to assess how this may affect their operations. The regulation directly addresses compliance and competitive dynamics in the industry.