Maximize the Fun: Foreign Boat Wants U.S. Coastal Run
Published Date: 6/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V MAXIMIZE, can be used for U.S. coastal trips. They want to hear from people who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders and businesses using American-made vessels. This is a chance to share your thoughts before a final decision is made, which could impact local jobs and trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-Built Boat Could Affect U.S. Builders
The Maritime Administration is considering whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V MAXIMIZE can operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The review specifically checks whether allowing this foreign-built vessel (it would carry no more than twelve passengers for hire) would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders. MARAD is soliciting public comments before making a final decision, and the outcome could impact local jobs and trade.
Operators Using U.S.-Built Vessels May Be Affected
MARAD is evaluating whether the foreign-built M/V MAXIMIZE may be used for U.S. coastal passenger trips and is asking for comments from affected parties. The agency will decide if that use would adversely affect U.S. coastwise trade businesses that currently use U.S.-built vessels; this process could affect those businesses' operations and local trade relationships.
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