Foreign Sailboat Zoe II Sails into U.S. Waters Debate
Published Date: 4/24/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V Zoe II, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from folks who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders or businesses using American boats, before making a decision. If you have thoughts, now’s the time to speak up—this could impact who gets to sail and when!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built 12‑passenger vessel could operate
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built S/V Zoe II to carry up to 12 passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade. If MARAD approves the request, the vessel's operator could run coastwise passenger trips using that foreign-built boat. MARAD is collecting public comments before making a decision.
Possible harm to U.S. boat builders and operators
MARAD will decide whether letting the foreign-built S/V Zoe II operate in coastwise trade would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Stakeholders such as U.S. boat builders and businesses that rely on U.S.-built vessels may be affected if MARAD approves the foreign-built boat to carry up to 12 passengers for hire.
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