Foreign Harvester Boat Poaches U.S. Coastal Passenger Runs?
Published Date: 4/24/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V Harvester 1, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from folks who think this might hurt U.S. boat builders or businesses using American-made vessels. If you care about local boat jobs or coastal tours, now’s the time to speak up before a decision is made!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Foreign-built 12-passenger vessel review
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V Harvester 1 to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for public comments to decide whether this proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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