Serenity at Sea? MARAD Considers Foreign Vessel for U.S. Passenger Trade
Published Date: 9/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V SERENITY, can be used for trips along the U.S. coast. They want to make sure this won’t hurt American boat builders or businesses that use U.S.-made boats. People have a chance to share their thoughts before a final decision is made, so keep an eye out if you’re involved in the boat trade!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Review of Foreign-Built Boat Use
MARAD is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V SERENITY to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. The agency is asking for public comments to decide whether allowing this proposed service would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. If you are a boat builder or a business that runs U.S.-built passenger boats, you can submit comments before MARAD makes a final decision.
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