Is 'LIFE OF RILEY' Allowed in American Coastal Trade?
Published Date: 2/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LIFE OF RILEY can be used for U.S. coastwise trade without hurting American shipbuilders or businesses. They want your thoughts by March 20, 2026, before making a decision. This could open doors for new boats but might shake up the local shipbuilding scene.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-Built Vessel Coastwise Review
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LIFE OF RILEY (authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire) to engage in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is asking for public comments by March 20, 2026, to decide whether using this foreign-built vessel would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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