Foreign Sailboat 'Oceana' Seeks Approval for US Coastal Trips
Published Date: 9/9/2025
Notice
Summary
MARAD is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V OCEANA, can be used for U.S. coastal trips carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to hear from folks who might be affected, like U.S. boat builders or businesses using American-made vessels. If approved, this could change who’s allowed to run these kinds of passenger trips along the coast, so keep an eye out and share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Review of Foreign-Built 12-Passenger Vessel
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built vessel S/V OCEANA to engage in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD is evaluating whether that proposed use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Stakeholder Comment Opportunity
MARAD is publishing this notice to solicit comments from people who might be affected, such as U.S. vessel builders or businesses that operate coastwise using U.S.-built vessels. Affected stakeholders can submit comments to help MARAD decide whether allowing S/V OCEANA to operate would harm U.S. builders or coastwise businesses.
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