Carpe Diem Vessel Seizes Chance at U.S. Routes
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is considering letting the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CARPE DIEM operate in U.S. coastal trade, which usually requires U.S.-built ships. This affects businesses that use U.S.-built vessels and could change who gets to run these passenger services. People have until June 22, 2026, to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Risk to U.S. Vessel Builders
MARAD is considering allowing the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CARPE DIEM to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The agency is asking whether this would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels; the vessel is a small passenger vessel authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.
Possible Authorization to Use Foreign-Built Vessel
MARAD received a request to permit the foreign-built M/V CARPE DIEM to engage in coastwise trade as a small passenger vessel (no more than 12 passengers for hire). If MARAD determines the use will not unduly harm U.S. builders or coastwise trade businesses, the vessel could be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal passenger service. Interested parties may comment until June 22, 2026.
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