Jennifer May Boat Wants to Cruise US Coasts
Published Date: 9/24/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V JENNIFER MAY, can be used for U.S. coastal trips. 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 change who’s allowed to run small passenger vessels along U.S. shores, so keep an eye out and share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Harm to U.S. Vessel Builders
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built M/V JENNIFER MAY to engage in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD is asking whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders.
Risk to Coastwise Trade Businesses Using U.S. Vessels
MARAD is soliciting comments on whether allowing the foreign-built M/V JENNIFER MAY to operate in coastwise trade (carrying up to twelve passengers for hire) would have an adverse effect on U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The agency will consider comments before deciding whether to permit the vessel's proposed use.
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