Pirate-Punny 'Rumaway' Boat Eyes U.S. Coastal Passenger Routes
Published Date: 9/26/2025
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Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V RUMAWAY, 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 local boat jobs or coastal tours, now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-Built Boat Seeks Coastwise OK
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a request to allow the foreign-built sailing vessel S/V RUMAWAY to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for comments on whether that use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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