Aldebaran: Star-Named Foreign Boat Targets U.S. Waters
Published Date: 5/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V ALDEBARAN, operate in U.S. coastal waters. This could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You’ve got until June 12, 2026, to share your opinion before a final decision is made.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Review Could Hurt U.S. Boat Builders
MARAD is considering allowing the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V ALDEBARAN (authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire) to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is asking for comments on whether that use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders; comments are due June 12, 2026.
Possible Impact on Coastwise Trade Businesses
MARAD seeks comment on whether the S/V ALDEBARAN operating in coastwise trade would unduly adversely affect U.S. coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties may submit evidence to the DOT docket (MARAD-2026-0697) by June 12, 2026.
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