Government Debates if Foreign Loon Boat Can Cruise U.S. Coasts
Published Date: 4/23/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V Loon, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from folks who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders or businesses using American-made vessels, before making a decision. If you have thoughts, now’s the time to speak up—this could change who gets to sail and when.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-built 12-passenger vessel review
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V Loon to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers. MARAD is asking for public comments to decide whether that use should be allowed.
Potential adverse effect on U.S. builders
MARAD is specifically soliciting comments on whether allowing the M/V Loon to operate in coastwise trade would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. If MARAD finds an adverse effect, that may influence whether the foreign-built vessel is permitted to operate.
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