M/V Vixen: Naughty Foreign Boat Eyes U.S. Passenger Trade Loophole
Published Date: 4/23/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat called the M/V VIXEN can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from people who think this might hurt U.S. boat builders or businesses using American-made vessels. If approved, this could change who’s allowed to run these kinds of boats along the coast, so keep an eye out and share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-Built Vessel Under Review
If you build boats in the U.S., MARAD is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built M/V VIXEN to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is asking for comments on whether allowing this vessel would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders. If approved, the decision could change who is allowed to operate small passenger vessels along the U.S. coast.
Coastwise Operators May Face Change
If you run coastal passenger services using U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built M/V VIXEN to carry up to 12 passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD specifically seeks comments on whether approval would adversely affect U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Approval could alter who is allowed to operate these small passenger boats along the coast.
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