Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V CHANGE ORDER
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V CHANGE ORDER, for U.S. coastwise trade. This affects businesses that operate U.S.-built vessels carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. Comments are due by March 2, 2026, and the decision will consider if this use harms U.S. shipbuilders or local trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign 12-Passenger Vessel in Trade
If you operate U.S.-built small passenger vessels carrying up to 12 passengers for hire, MARAD is asking for comments by March 2, 2026 about a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V CHANGE ORDER to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will decide whether that use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or on coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels.
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