Comments Invited on PIXAN KAAB Sailing U.S. Coasts
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V PIXAN KAAB, operate in U.S. coastal waters. This could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. If you have opinions, make sure to share them by June 1, 2026—your voice matters and could impact future boat trade rules!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Harm to U.S. Boat Builders
MARAD is asking whether allowing the foreign-built M/V PIXAN KAAB to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise businesses that use U.S.-built boats. If you are a U.S. boat builder or a business that uses U.S.-built vessels for hire, you may be asked to submit evidence showing harm by June 1, 2026.
Coastwise Eligibility for Small Passenger Vessels
Under 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), the Coast Guard may issue a coastwise trade endorsement for eligible small passenger vessels that carry no more than 12 passengers for hire if MARAD determines the vessel's use will not unduly harm U.S. builders or businesses. If you own or operate a small passenger vessel (authorized for up to 12 passengers), this notice about the M/V PIXAN KAAB could affect whether a coastwise endorsement is granted.
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