Opinion Time: S/V MARTHA SEABURY Joins U.S. Coastal Fleet?
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V MARTHA SEABURY, 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. You have until June 1, 2026, to share your opinion before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built 12-passenger boat request
If you build vessels in the United States, MARAD is considering whether to allow the foreign-built S/V MARTHA SEABURY to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is soliciting public comments through June 1, 2026 on whether that use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders.
Coastwise business competition risk
If you operate a coastwise trade business that uses U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is asking for comments by June 1, 2026 on whether allowing the foreign-built S/V MARTHA SEABURY to carry up to 12 paying passengers would adversely affect businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels. The notice seeks evidence and documentation about any undue adverse effect on such coastwise trade businesses.
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