Sophia Marina's Wisdom: Can She Navigate U.S. Trade Rules?
Published Date: 4/23/2025
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Summary
The government is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V Sophia Marina, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to make sure this won’t hurt American boat builders or businesses using U.S.-made vessels. If you have thoughts, now’s the time to speak up before a final decision is made!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Review of Foreign-Built 12-Passenger Vessel
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is asking for public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V Sophia Marina to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD will decide whether this proposed 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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