Boat Named 'WE DID IT!' Begs for U.S. Coast Trade Exception
Published Date: 6/30/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V WE DID IT!, can be used for U.S. coastwise trade without hurting American boat builders or businesses. They’re asking for public comments to help decide. If approved, this could open doors for new vessels but might affect local builders, so speak up soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-built 12-passenger Vessel Decision
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V WE DID IT! to operate in U.S. coastwise trade as a small passenger vessel that would carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. The agency will decide whether allowing this use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Stakeholder Comment Opportunity
MARAD is publishing a notice to solicit public comments to help decide whether the proposed coastwise use of the M/V WE DID IT! would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses. If you are a vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-built vessels for passenger-for-hire services, you can submit comments for MARAD to consider.
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