Foreign Boat M/V Koukla Wants US Coastal Passenger Runs
Published Date: 1/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V Koukla, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 paying passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You’ve got until February 17, 2026, to share your opinion before they decide if this is a good move or not.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Request
MARAD is considering allowing the foreign-built vessel M/V Koukla to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 paying passengers. MARAD is asking for public comments, due February 17, 2026, on whether this 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.
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