Sailboat Named Song of David Wants U.S. Passenger Permit
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the S/V SONG OF DAVID, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 paying passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses using American-made vessels. You have until June 22, 2026, to share your opinion before they decide if this is a good move.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreign-Built 12-Passenger Boat Request
MARAD received a request to allow the foreign-built vessel S/V SONG OF DAVID to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 paying passengers. MARAD will decide whether allowing this vessel would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Stakeholders Can Comment by June 22, 2026
Interested parties may submit comments on DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0793 about this request; comments must be submitted on or before June 22, 2026. Comments should state the commenter’s interest, refer to the vessel name, and provide supporting documentation about any undue adverse effect.
Public Posting and Confidential Comment Rules
All comments will be posted without change to the public docket at regulations.gov unless the submitter requests confidential commercial treatment by emailing MARAD and labeling the submission appropriately. If MARAD receives a FOIA request for confidential information, FOIA procedures at 49 CFR 7.29 will apply.
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