Hit or Bust: Foreign M/V BLACKJACK Bets on US Coastal Trade
Published Date: 4/23/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat called M/V BLACKJACK can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from people who think this might hurt U.S. boat builders or businesses using American-made vessels. If you care about local boat jobs or trade, now’s the time to speak up before a decision is made!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built 12‑passenger boat review
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) received a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V BLACKJACK to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD will decide whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Opportunity to comment before decision
MARAD is soliciting public comments on the request to use the foreign-built M/V BLACKJACK in U.S. coastwise trade so stakeholders can say whether the proposed use would harm U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses. Stakeholders who care about local boat-building jobs or businesses that operate U.S.-built vessels are invited to submit views before MARAD makes its determination.
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