Foreign Sailboat CAY MICHELE Seeks Green Light for US Coastal Passenger Trips
Published Date: 1/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V CAY MICHELE, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 paying passengers. This could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels, so they want to make sure it won’t hurt local jobs or trade. You have until February 9, 2026, to share your opinion—no cost changes yet, just a decision in the works!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Review: Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel Use
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built S/V CAY MICHELE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 paying passengers. MARAD is seeking information on whether that use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or on U.S. coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels. Comments must be submitted by February 9, 2026.
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