Notice 28 May 2025 regulations, business operations, u.s. transportation, maritime, coastwise trade, vessel builders

⛵Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade

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.

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Notice 28 May 2025 regulation, transportation, business impact, maritime, coastwise trade

🚢Notice for Comments on Foreign-Built Vessel in Coastwise Trade

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.

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Notice 28 May 2025 regulatory compliance, transportation, maritime, coastwise trade, foreign vessels

🚢Request Notice on Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

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.

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Notice 22 May 2025 regulatory compliance, business operations, maritime, enforcement, export control, trade restrictions, legal consequences

🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Carlos Orlando Ledesma

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges to Carlos Orlando Ledesma for seven years following his conviction for conspiracy to export stolen vessel parts. This order extends to associated parties and revokes any existing licenses, emphasizing strict compliance with export regulations.

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Notice 14 May 2025 compliance, international trade, regulation, shipping, maritime, agreements

🚢Maritime Commission Notice of Shipping Agreements Filed

The Federal Maritime Commission notifies the filing of agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984 involving the Mediterranean Shipping Company and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. Amendments exclude and include specific countries, affecting geographic service realms, with proposed effective dates outlined for the changes. Interested parties are invited to submit comments and access agreements via provided links.

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Notice 13 May 2025 compliance, transportation, government, maritime, business

🚢Comments Requested on Maritime Security Program Application Renewal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection, OMB 2133-0525 (Application for Participation in the Maritime Security Program) is being revised to align with current statutory authorities and industry practices. Proposed changes include instructions for electronic submission of applications, updates to statutory citations, removal of commercial references that are no longer relevant to the Maritime Security Program (such as capacity of LASH vessels), and changes to certain collected information that better reflects current maritime business practice. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Rule 12 May 2025 regulations, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, maritime, coast guard, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), safety zone, florida, events, cocoa beach

🚤Temporary Safety Zone Regulations for Cocoa Beach Powerboat Event

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Cocoa Beach, Florida. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the Thunder on Cocoa Beach powerboat racing event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Jacksonville or a designated representative.

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Notice 9 May 2025 regulation, transportation, maritime, coastwise trade, u.s. business

🚢Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessels in Coastwise Trade

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.

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Notice 9 May 2025 maritime, coastwise trade, foreign-built vessels, vessel builders, transportation regulation

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessels and Coastwise Trade

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.

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Notice 9 May 2025 regulation, business impact, maritime, coastwise trade, dot, foreign vessels

🚢Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in U.S. Trade

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.

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