Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V LUNA CAT
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V LUNA CAT, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 passengers. This could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. If you want to share your opinion, make sure to comment by March 2, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Harm to U.S. Boat Builders
MARAD has received a request to allow the foreign-built S/V LUNA CAT to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking whether allowing this foreign-built vessel would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders; comments are due by March 2, 2026.
Possible Impact on Coastwise Trade Businesses
The request would let the foreign-built S/V LUNA CAT operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire if MARAD determines it will not unduly harm coastwise businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. MARAD is soliciting comments on any adverse effect to those U.S. coastwise trade businesses; submit comments by March 2, 2026.
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