M/V Almeda: Can Foreign Boat Anchor in American Waters?
Published Date: 5/9/2025
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V Almeda, can be used for U.S. coastwise trade without hurting American shipbuilders or businesses. They’re asking for public comments to help decide. This could affect companies that rely on U.S.-built boats and might change who can operate these passenger vessels.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Decision Could Affect U.S. Shipbuilders
MARAD is asking for public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V Almeda to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The agency will decide whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Applies to Small Passenger Vessels (≤12)
The determination request covers vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire, like the M/V Almeda. If MARAD allows coastwise use, the decision specifically affects operators and businesses that run or rely on small passenger vessels carrying 12 or fewer paying passengers.
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