Salty Lady: Foreign Boat Crashes U.S. Waters Party?
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel, S/V THE SALTY LADY, should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal trade. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. Comments are open until May 14, 2026, so jump in and share your thoughts before then!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign Boat Could Compete with U.S. Builders
If you are a U.S. vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is considering allowing the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V THE SALTY LADY (a vessel that would carry no more than twelve passengers for hire) to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is seeking comments on whether that use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses; comments are due by May 14, 2026.
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