Sunbelle's Sneaky Sail: Can Foreign Ferry Join U.S. Coasts?
Published Date: 8/6/2025
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Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V SUNBELLE, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from people who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders and businesses using U.S.-built vessels, before making a decision. If approved, this could change who’s allowed to operate these boats along U.S. shores, so keep an eye out for comment deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-Built 12-Passenger Vessel Review
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is asking for public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V SUNBELLE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD wants information to decide whether allowing this 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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