Foreign-Built M/V REEF N CATCH Seeks US Coastwise Passenger Trade Approval
Published Date: 12/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V REEF N CATCH should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal trade carrying up to 12 passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses using American-made vessels. Comments are due by January 21, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Potential Harm to U.S. Boat Builders
MARAD is asking whether allowing the foreign-built M/V REEF N CATCH to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties may submit comments to MARAD by January 21, 2026 to show how their U.S. vessel-building or coastwise business could be harmed.
Foreign-Built Vessel May Gain Coastwise Access
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V REEF N CATCH to obtain coastwise documentation to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD will decide after public comment; comments must be submitted by January 21, 2026.
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