Lovely Day for Foreign Boat? U.S. Trade Waiver Under Review
Published Date: 7/23/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat called S/V LOVELY DAY can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from U.S. boat builders and businesses to see if this would hurt local companies. If approved, this could change who gets to run these kinds of boats along U.S. shores, so keep an eye out and share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Harm to U.S. Boat Builders
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built vessel S/V LOVELY DAY to engage in U.S. coastwise service carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD is asking whether allowing this foreign-built vessel would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders.
Possible Impact on Coastwise Trade Businesses
MARAD is soliciting comments about whether the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built S/V LOVELY DAY (carrying up to 12 passengers for hire) would adversely affect U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The agency will consider those comments when deciding on the determination request.
Stakeholders Invited to Comment
MARAD is publishing this notice to solicit comments from U.S. boat builders and coastwise trade businesses about the requested use of S/V LOVELY DAY in coastwise service. If you are a U.S. boat builder or run a coastwise business, MARAD asks you to submit information to help determine whether the proposed use would be adverse.
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