M/V MOKUME GANE Requests Entry into US Passenger Vessel Trade
Published Date: 3/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V MOKUME GANE, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and local businesses that use American-made vessels. If you have opinions, make sure to share them by April 17, 2026—your voice matters and could shape the future of coastal trade!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign Boat May Compete with U.S. Builders
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V MOKUME GANE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for public comments (due April 17, 2026) on whether allowing this use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders.
Coastwise Operators May Face Competition
The request would let M/V MOKUME GANE carry up to 12 passengers in U.S. coastal trade if MARAD finds no undue adverse effect. MARAD is soliciting comments (due April 17, 2026) specifically about whether this would harm U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
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