Taxi Diver: Foreign Boat Wants to Ferry Passengers in U.S. Coasts?
Published Date: 5/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V TAXI DIVER, operate in U.S. coastal waters. This could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You have until June 12, 2026, to share your opinion before a final decision is made.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Foreign-built Vessel Could Hurt U.S. Builders
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a request to let the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V TAXI DIVER, which would carry no more than 12 passengers for hire, operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is asking for public comments by June 12, 2026 on whether allowing this use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders.
May Affect Coastwise Trade Businesses
MARAD seeks comment on whether permitting the M/V TAXI DIVER to operate in U.S. coastal waters would adversely affect U.S. coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties may submit comments to Docket MARAD-2026-0700 by June 12, 2026 to present evidence of any undue adverse effect.
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