🚢Request Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel in U.S. Coastwise Trade
Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V SHADES OF BLUE
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
$$$ - High
The content discusses a request for public comments on the use of a foreign-built passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. This could impact U.S. vessel builders and related businesses facing competition from foreign vessels, thus affecting compliance and regulatory considerations within the maritime industry.