Endangered Species Boat Eyes U.S. Coastal Trade Waiver
Published Date: 8/18/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V ENDANGERED SPECIES, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from people who think this might hurt U.S. boat builders or businesses before making a decision. If approved, this could open new opportunities but might shake up the local boat trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible harm to U.S. boat builders
MARAD is asking whether allowing the foreign-built vessel S/V ENDANGERED SPECIES to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The review covers vessels that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
Request to use a foreign-built 12-passenger boat
MARAD has received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V ENDANGERED SPECIES to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire, and it is publishing this notice to solicit public comments before deciding. If approved, the vessel owner/operator could offer coastwise passenger service under that determination.
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