2025-09685Notice

Northern Light Seeks U.S. Coastal Permission: Speak Now

Published Date: 5/29/2025

Notice

Summary

MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V NORTHERN LIGHT, can be used for U.S. coastal trips without hurting American boat builders or businesses. They want your thoughts before deciding! If you’re involved in U.S. boat building or coastal trade, this could affect you soon.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Foreign-Built Vessel Coastwise Review

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V NORTHERN LIGHT to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for public comments to help decide whether allowing 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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5/29/2025

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