Government Mulls Grand Adventure's American Coastal Joyride
Published Date: 3/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for your thoughts on letting the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V GRAND ADVENTURE operate in U.S. coastal waters. This decision could affect U.S. shipbuilders and businesses using American-made boats, so your input matters! Comments are open until April 1, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-Built Vessel Could Hurt U.S. Shipbuilders
MARAD is considering allowing the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V GRAND ADVENTURE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking whether this would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders; comments are due April 1, 2026.
Possible Effect on Coastwise Trade Operators
The request would allow the foreign-built M/V GRAND ADVENTURE to operate in U.S. coastal trade carrying up to 12 paying passengers if MARAD determines there is no undue adverse effect. MARAD seeks comments on whether this action would harm U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels; submit comments by April 1, 2026.
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