Dream Weaver Boat Weaves Path to US Coastal Approval
Published Date: 5/28/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V DREAM WEAVER 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 open new doors for the vessel’s use, but it might shake up the local boat scene.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-built 12-passenger Vessel Request
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V DREAM WEAVER to be used in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is soliciting public comments to 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. The rule area explicitly covers vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
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