Foreign Berserker Boat Berserks into U.S. Coastwise Trade Debate
Published Date: 7/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V BERSERKER, can be used for U.S. coastal trade without hurting American boat builders or businesses. They’re asking for public comments to help decide. If approved, this could open doors for new boats but might shake up the local boat industry, so keep an eye out for updates soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-built 12-passenger boat under review
MARAD has received a request to allow the foreign-built M/V BERSERKER to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The rule being considered applies to small passenger vessels that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
Decision weighs harm to U.S. builders
MARAD will decide whether permitting the vessel’s coastwise use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or on U.S. coastwise trade businesses that rely on U.S.-built vessels. That potential adverse-effect test is central to the decision.
MARAD solicits public comments
The Maritime Administration is publishing a notice to get public comments to help decide whether allowing the vessel would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties can submit comments to inform that determination.
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