Goodnight Moon: Foreign Boat Lulls US Trade Rules to Sleep?
Published Date: 5/9/2025
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Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V Goodnight Moon, 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-made vessels. If approved, this could change who’s allowed to run these kinds of passenger trips along the coast, so keep an eye out and share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-built 12-passenger Vessel Review
MARAD is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built sailing vessel S/V Goodnight Moon to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers. If approved, this could change who is allowed to run these coastal passenger trips and may affect U.S. vessel builders and businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. MARAD is soliciting comments from potentially affected parties about adverse effects on U.S. builders or coastwise trade businesses.
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