Foreign-Built Guppy Boat Seeks US Coastal Passenger Trade Approval
Published Date: 4/23/2025
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Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat called the S/V Guppy can be used for trips along the U.S. coast. They want to make sure this won’t hurt American boat builders or businesses that use U.S.-made vessels. If you’re involved in coastal boat trips or shipbuilding, now’s the time to share your thoughts before a final decision is made.
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Review: Foreign-built S/V Guppy Use
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is asking for public comments on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V Guppy can be used for U.S. coastwise trips that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD will decide if allowing the vessel’s proposed service would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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