Ivy League Boat? Foreign Vessel Seeks US Shoreline Passenger Run
Published Date: 9/15/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V IVY, 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 American-made vessels. This is your chance to share thoughts before a decision is made, which could impact local jobs and coastal trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible harm to U.S. boat builders and operators
MARAD will decide if the foreign-built M/V IVY may operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire and is asking whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. MARAD's determination could affect local jobs and coastal trade businesses.
Public comment chance on M/V IVY use
MARAD is asking for public comments about a request to use the foreign-built vessel M/V IVY for U.S. coastal service carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. If you are a U.S. boat builder or a business that uses U.S.-built vessels, this is your chance to submit views before MARAD decides whether the vessel may be used.
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