Notice 14 Jul 2025 business impact, coastwise trade, vessel compliance, maritime regulations, foreign vessels, u.s. trade

🚢Request Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Vessels 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 30 Jun 2025 regulation, transportation, maritime, coastwise trade, vessel compliance, u.s. trading policies

🚢Request Notice on Foreign-Built 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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Rule 26 Jun 2025 business regulation, coast guard, vessel compliance, marine events, lake huron

⛵Bayview Mackinac Race Regulations Impacting Local Maritime Businesses

The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for the annual Bayview Yacht Club Port Huron to Mackinac Race. This action is necessary to safely control vessel movements in the vicinity of the race and provide for the safety of the general boating public and commercial shipping. During this enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM).

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Notice 13 Jun 2025 regulations, information collection, paperwork reduction act, coast guard, maritime industry, vessel compliance

🚢Coast Guard Seeks Comments on Vessel Arrival Information Collection

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0100, Advanced Notice of Vessel Arrival; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.

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Notice 29 May 2025 regulation, transportation, us, maritime, coastwise trade, vessel compliance

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel in US 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, maritime, coastwise trade, foreign-built vessels, vessel compliance

🚢Request Notice on Coastwise Trade Use of Foreign-Built Vessel

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 23 Apr 2025 regulations, transportation, us, maritime, coastwise trade, vessel compliance

🚢Request Notice

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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Rule 23 Apr 2025 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, coast guard, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), marine regulations, safety zones, vessel compliance, eastern great lakes

⚓Coast Guard Regulations on Safety Zones in Eastern Great Lakes

The Coast Guard is amending existing regulations relating to special local regulations and safety zones that occur annually in Captain of the Port Zone Eastern Great Lakes. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 regulation, transportation, maritime, coastwise trade, vessel compliance

⛴️Request Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger 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 23 Apr 2025 regulations, transportation, maritime, coastwise trade, vessel compliance, u.s. economy

⛴️Request Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Use in 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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