Magic Tutch: Foreign Vessel's Spellbinding U.S. Trade Request
Published Date: 7/23/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V MAGIC TUTCH, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from folks who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders or coastal businesses, before making a decision. If approved, this could open new opportunities but might impact local builders, so your comments matter now!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Coastal businesses may gain vessel access
MARAD is considering allowing the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V MAGIC TUTCH to carry up to 12 passengers in U.S. coastwise trade. If approved, U.S. coastal businesses could use this vessel for trips along the coast, creating new operational opportunities for those businesses.
Possible harm to U.S. vessel builders
MARAD is asking whether allowing the foreign-built M/V MAGIC TUTCH to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Approval could reduce business for local U.S. boat builders.
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