Cerulean Sailboat Requests US Coastal Trade Exception
Published Date: 4/23/2025
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Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V Cerulean, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from people who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders and businesses using American boats, before making a decision. This is your chance to speak up and help shape the future of U.S. coastal travel!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign Boat Seeks U.S. Coastwise Use
The Maritime Administration received a request to allow a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the S/V Cerulean, to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for public comments to decide whether allowing this use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. If you are a U.S. boat builder or a business that relies on U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is explicitly soliciting your input before making a determination.
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