Opinions Wanted: Can Foreign Vessel AARLUK Sail US Coasts with Passengers?
Published Date: 1/8/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V AARLUK, operate in U.S. coastal waters. This could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You’ve got until February 9, 2026, to share your opinion before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Foreign-built vessel seeks coastwise access
MARAD has received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V AARLUK to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel is a small passenger boat authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for comments through February 9, 2026, to decide whether allowing this use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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