Coast Guard Considers Foreign Boat Named No Reservations
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V NO RESERVATIONS, operate in U.S. coastal waters. This could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You have until June 29, 2026, to share your opinion before a final decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Harm to U.S. Boat Builders
If MARAD approves use of the foreign-built M/V NO RESERVATIONS in U.S. coastwise trade, U.S. vessel builders could be harmed because the agency is specifically assessing whether the vessel’s use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders. The notice covers small passenger vessels that carry no more than 12 passengers for hire and the public may comment through June 29, 2026.
Potential Impact on U.S. Coastwise Trade Businesses
Businesses that operate coastwise using U.S.-built small passenger vessels (carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire) may be affected because MARAD will decide whether allowing the foreign-built M/V NO RESERVATIONS would have an undue adverse effect on such coastwise trade businesses. The public comment period for this request is open until June 29, 2026.
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