2026-10608NoticeWallet

Foreign Vessel M/V ANDIAMO Seeks U.S. Passenger Permit

Published Date: 5/28/2026

Notice

Summary

The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V ANDIAMO, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 paying passengers. This could affect U.S. boat builders and local businesses, so they want to hear from anyone interested by June 29, 2026. If approved, it might shake up who gets to run these small passenger trips along the coast.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Potential Harm to U.S. Boat Builders

MARAD is considering a request to allow the foreign-built vessel M/V ANDIAMO to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 paying passengers. The agency is asking for comments by June 29, 2026 on whether allowing this use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels.

Who Can Run Small Passenger Trips

The request would allow the foreign-built M/V ANDIAMO to seek a coastwise endorsement to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire, which could change which operators run small passenger trips along U.S. coasts. MARAD invites public comment, due June 29, 2026, on whether this change would unduly affect U.S. businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
5/28/2026
6/29/2026

Department and Agencies

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Transportation Department
Maritime Administration
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