Rock Lobster Boat Rocks U.S. Coastwise Trade Waiver Debate
Published Date: 8/25/2025
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Summary
MARAD is checking if the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ROCK LOBSTER 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 change who can operate certain passenger boats along U.S. coasts, so keep an eye out and speak up before the deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built 12‑passenger Vessel Review
MARAD is asking for public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ROCK LOBSTER to engage in U.S. coastwise trade. The review covers vessels that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire and will consider whether approval would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. If approved, the decision could change who can operate certain passenger boats along U.S. coasts.
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