Sweet Life Awaits? Foreign 'Dolce Vita' Boat Eyes US Coastal Cruises
Published Date: 9/15/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V DOLCE VITA, 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 businesses using American-made vessels, before making a decision. If approved, this could shake up who gets to run these coastal rides, so keep an eye out and share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built 12‑Passenger Vessel Request
If you are a U.S. vessel builder or a business that operates U.S.-built small passenger vessels, MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built M/V DOLCE VITA to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD is evaluating whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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