Regulatory Compliance, Business Impact 6 Jan 2025 foreign-built vessels, new jersey, coastwise endorsement, us vessel builders, maritime administration, public comments

⛴️Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility for Foreign-Built Vessel

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.

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