Foreign NAIAD Boat Crashes U.S. Coastwise Party—Comment Now!
Published Date: 9/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V NAIAD, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 passengers. They want to make sure this won’t hurt American boat builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. If you have opinions, send them in by October 28, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Foreign-built M/V NAIAD seeks coastwise entry
The Maritime Administration has received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V NAIAD to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking for public comment and will decide whether permitting this use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders; comments are due by October 28, 2026.
Coastwise operators using U.S.-built boats may be affected
MARAD is soliciting evidence on whether allowing the M/V NAIAD to carry up to 12 passengers in coastwise trade would adversely affect U.S. coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels. Commenters should reference the vessel name, state their interest, and provide supporting documentation by October 28, 2026.
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