Feds Ponder If 'The Cat House' Boat Can Cruise US Coasts
Published Date: 9/9/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat called S/V THE CAT HOUSE can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 people. They want to hear from folks who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders or businesses using American boats, before making a decision. If you have thoughts, now’s the time to speak up—this could change who gets to sail and when.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built boat may enter coastwise trade
MARAD is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built vessel S/V THE CAT HOUSE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for comments to 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.
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