Search Results for agency_names:"Maritime Administration"

The Maritime Administration, under the Department of Transportation, has received a request for a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements of the coastwise trade laws. This waiver would allow the vessel Never Enough II to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, and it is intended for charter fishing in North Carolina. The agency invites public comments on this waiver application and notes that if the waiver adversely affects U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels, it will not be granted. Comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021, and will be made publicly available.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation has received a request to waive U.S.-build requirements for the coastwise trade laws, allowing a vessel named PA860 to carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended for whale watching tours based in Long Beach, California. The public is invited to comment on whether granting this waiver would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or companies that use U.S.-flag vessels. Comments can be submitted through various methods, with a deadline for submissions set for February 25, 2021.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if the foreign-built vessel CLAREMONT, intended to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, can receive a coastwise endorsement. This notice invites public comments on how allowing this vessel to operate might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The CLAREMONT, specifically a motor yacht based in Miami, Florida, plans to offer passenger charters along the east coast of Florida and New York. Comments should be submitted by January 6, 2025, referencing the docket number MARAD-2024-0153.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation is considering a request to allow a foreign-built vessel named VALKYRIE, intended for passenger sailing charters, to operate in the coastwise trade near Honolulu, Hawaii. The vessel would carry no more than twelve passengers, and MARAD is seeking public comments on whether this would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or companies that operate U.S.-flag vessels. Interested parties can submit their comments until January 6, 2025, through various methods, including online at regulations.gov. MARAD will only approve the request if it determines there is no adverse effect on U.S. businesses as per relevant regulations.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is inviting public comments on a request concerning the coastwise endorsement eligibility of the SEA CZAR, a foreign-built vessel intended to offer passenger charters in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel will operate from Tacoma to the Canadian border, including the San Juan Islands and Lake Washington. MARAD seeks feedback on how this could impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels, and comments can be submitted via various methods until January 6, 2025. If adverse effects are determined, MARAD may deny the endorsement.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is considering authorizing a foreign-built vessel named ENVISION to carry up to 12 passengers for hire along the U.S. coast. They are seeking public comments on whether this approval could negatively impact U.S. boat builders or businesses that operate U.S.-flagged vessels. The vessel, a 52.9′ motor yacht, intends to offer day charters and cruises along the east coast of Florida and Long Island, New York, with its base in Delray Beach, Florida. Interested parties can submit their opinions and concerns by January 21, 2025.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a request for a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements under coastwise trade laws for the vessel SHARED ADVENTURE II. This waiver would allow the vessel to transport up to twelve passengers for hire in various U.S. coastal regions, with Fort Lauderdale, FL, as its base. MARAD solicits public comments on the potential impact of granting the waiver on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Comments are due by February 8, 2021, and may be submitted through specified online or mail methods.

The Maritime Administration is considering a waiver request for the vessel Euphoria, which would allow it to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, despite not being built in the U.S., as usually required by coastwise trade laws. The vessel, a 70-foot motor yacht, is intended for ecological studies of seals mating in California and Baja Mexico. Public comments on the waiver request can be submitted until February 25, 2021. The Maritime Administration will decide on the waiver based on various criteria, including its potential impact on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-flagged vessels.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection for the United States Marine Highway Program. This collection, designated as OMB 2133-0541, will help evaluate applications for grant funding. Changes made by the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 removed the need for MARAD to pre-designate a project for grant competition. A public notice was issued to gather feedback in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation has announced the availability of $19.6 million in grants through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. These grants aim to enhance efficiency and quality in small shipyard operations, focusing on capital improvements and training for workers in shipbuilding-related industries. Applications for these grants are open until February 25, 2021, with strict eligibility criteria, including the requirement for shipyards to have fewer than 1,200 production employees. The program encourages the use of U.S.-produced goods and supports projects that aid rural areas and opportunity zones.