Public Comments Sought for Blue Star Boat in U.S. Coastal Trade
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V BLUE STAR, 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. Comments are open until April 3, 2026, so jump in and share your views before then!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Adverse Effect on U.S. Boat Builders
If you are a U.S. vessel builder or run a coastwise trade business that uses U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is asking whether allowing the foreign-built S/V BLUE STAR to operate in U.S. coastal trade (carrying up to 12 paying passengers) would have an adverse effect on your business. MARAD specifically solicits comments and supporting documentation by April 3, 2026 (DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0331).
Request Could Allow Foreign Vessel to Operate
If you own or operate the S/V BLUE STAR (a foreign-built small passenger vessel), MARAD has received a request that could lead to a coastwise trade endorsement allowing the vessel to carry up to 12 passengers for hire in U.S. coastal waters, subject to MARAD's determination. Interested parties may submit comments on this potential approval by April 3, 2026 (DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0331).
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