Foreign Yacht ALEGRIA Eyes U.S. Waters: Weigh In Soon
Published Date: 4/16/2026
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Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for your thoughts on letting the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ALEGRIA operate in U.S. coastal trade. This decision could affect U.S. shipbuilders and businesses using American-made vessels, so your comments matter! Make sure to share your views by May 18, 2026, to help shape the future of this vessel’s use.
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Foreign-built Vessel May Hurt U.S. Shipbuilders
If you are a U.S. shipbuilder or run a coastwise trade business that uses U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is considering allowing the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ALEGRIA (authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire) to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will decide whether that use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels; comments are due May 18, 2026.
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