Pipe Dream Boat Dreams of Dodging U.S. Build Rules
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V PIPE DREAM can be used for U.S. coastwise trade without hurting American boat builders or businesses. They’re asking for public comments by May 14, 2026, to help decide. This could open doors for new vessels in U.S. waters while protecting local industry.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-Built Vessel Review
MARAD is deciding whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V PIPE DREAM may operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The agency will determine if allowing this vessel would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties may submit comments to DOT Docket MARAD-2026-0530 by May 14, 2026.
Comments Publicly Posted
All comments submitted to DOT Docket MARAD-2026-0530 will be posted without change to the public docket at regulations.gov, including personal information you provide. You may request that portions be treated as confidential commercial information by emailing [email protected] and labeling the submission "Contains Confidential Commercial Information."
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