15 Sep 2025

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Trade Regulations

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V DOLCE VITA

Summary

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Maritime Administration

Business Impact ?

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The notice solicits comments on the use of a foreign-built passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade, which may affect U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses. Business owners should be aware of potential regulatory changes and implications for operations.

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