M/V Three Little Birds: Reggae Boat Wants U.S. Coastwise Trade Access
Published Date: 4/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V Three Little Birds, can be used for U.S. coastal trade. They want to make sure this won’t hurt American boat builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. If you have thoughts, now’s the time to speak up before a decision is made!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Review Could Affect U.S. Boat Builders
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built M/V Three Little Birds to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is asking for comments to decide whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders.
Possible Impact on Coastwise Trade Businesses
MARAD is asking whether use of the foreign-built M/V Three Little Birds in coastwise trade would harm U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. You can submit comments now to help inform that determination.
Small Passenger Vessel Rule Applies (≤12 Passengers)
MARAD’s authority covers determinations about coastwise use of vessels that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. The current request about the M/V Three Little Birds concerns that class of small passenger vessels and is open for comment before a decision is made.
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