Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel Seeks Permission for U.S. Coastal Trade
Published Date: 11/6/2026
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Summary
The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V JULIANA should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastal trade. This decision affects U.S. boat builders and businesses using U.S.-built vessels, with comments due by December 7, 2026. It’s a chance to weigh in on protecting American jobs while considering new vessel use.
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Foreign-built M/V JULIANA may enter coastwise trade
If you are a U.S. boat builder or a business that uses U.S.-built vessels, MARAD is considering whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V JULIANA may operate in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel would carry no more than twelve passengers for hire, and MARAD is asking for comments on whether allowing its use would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses. Submit comments by December 7, 2026 to docket MARAD-2026-1784.
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