Island Jewel Waiver: Another Boat in the Bureaucratic Fleet
Published Date: 4/23/2025
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Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V Island Jewel, can be used for U.S. coastwise trade without hurting American boat builders or businesses. They’re asking for public comments to help decide. If approved, this could change who’s allowed to operate certain passenger vessels along U.S. coasts, so boat fans and businesses should pay attention soon!
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Foreign-built 12‑passenger boat seeks coastwise use
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) received a request to allow the foreign-built S/V Island Jewel to be used in U.S. coastwise trade to carry no more than 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.
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