Sarita Sails Toward US Trade Waiver Approval
Published Date: 9/24/2025
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Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V Sarita, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from folks who think this might hurt U.S. boat builders or businesses using American-made vessels. If you care about boats or coastal trade, now’s the time to speak up before a decision is made!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built M/V Sarita under review
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V Sarita to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for public comments on whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders before it decides.
Coastwise operators asked to comment
If you run a U.S. coastwise trade business that uses U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is soliciting comments on whether letting the foreign-built M/V Sarita operate with up to 12 passengers would harm businesses like yours. MARAD will use those comments to decide whether the proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. coastwise trade businesses.
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