Pun-Filled Foreign Boat 'Seas the Moment' Eyes U.S. Coastal Waters
Published Date: 1/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is considering letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, S/V SEAS THE MOMENT, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 paying passengers. They want to hear from the public by February 6, 2026, to make sure this won’t hurt U.S. boat builders or businesses using American-made vessels. If approved, this could open new opportunities but also raises questions about protecting local shipbuilders.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built 12-passenger boat request
The Maritime Administration is considering a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V SEAS THE MOMENT to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 paying passengers. MARAD is asking for public comments by February 6, 2026, on whether allowing this would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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