🚢Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Notice by Maritime Administration
Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: Skydancer (Sail); 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 directly invites comments regarding the coastwise endorsement eligibility of a foreign-built vessel, which could impact U.S. vessel builders and businesses relying on U.S.-flag vessels. This has regulatory implications for compliance and economic activity within the maritime sector.