🚢Notice on Coastwise Trade for Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel
Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V ZOSCA
Summary
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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 proposed use of a foreign-built vessel in U.S. coastwise trade, which may affect U.S. vessel builders and coastwise businesses reliant on U.S.-built vessels. This creates potential compliance and regulatory implications for affected businesses and provides an opportunity for them to voice concerns.