S/V ODYSSEY II Eyes US Coasts: Public Comments Wanted
Published Date: 1/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V ODYSSEY II should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal trade. This decision affects U.S. boat builders and businesses using U.S.-built vessels, with comments due by February 17, 2026. It’s a chance to weigh in on protecting American jobs while considering new vessel use.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built Small Vessel Coastwise Request
You are a U.S. boat builder or a business that uses U.S.-built vessels: MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V ODYSSEY II (a vessel that would carry no more than 12 passengers for hire) to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is asking for public comments by February 17, 2026 to decide whether allowing this use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels.
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