S/V DREAM Awakens: Foreign Vessel Eyes Coastwise Trade
Published Date: 6/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat called S/V DREAM can be used for U.S. coastal trips. They want to make sure this won’t hurt American boat builders or businesses using U.S.-made vessels. If you’re involved in coastal trade or boat building, now’s the time to share your thoughts before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Comment Notice on S/V DREAM Coastwise Use
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V DREAM may be used in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel is in the class that "solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire," and MARAD will decide if the proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Potential Impact on U.S. Vessel Builders
MARAD is evaluating whether allowing the foreign-built S/V DREAM to operate coastwise would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders. The agency published this notice to solicit comments specifically about possible adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders and related coastwise trade businesses.
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