Six Lines Sailboat Seeks Domestic Trading Rights
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether a foreign-built small passenger vessel called S/V 6 LINES should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal trade. This decision affects U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. Comments are due by June 22, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-built passenger vessel may compete
MARAD is considering whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V 6 LINES can operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel would qualify only if it carries no more than 12 passengers for hire, and MARAD will decide whether allowing it would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Stakeholders can comment by June 22, 2026
Interested parties (for example, U.S. vessel builders or coastwise businesses) may submit comments to DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0832 by June 22, 2026. Comments must show evidence of any undue adverse effect; submissions are posted publicly unless marked as confidential commercial information under the procedures described.
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