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The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is considering whether to allow the motor yacht Serenity, which was built in a foreign country, to carry up to twelve passengers in U.S. waters under what's known as a coastwise endorsement. Before making this decision, MARAD is seeking public comments about how this might impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that operate U.S.-flagged vessels. Comments must be submitted by February 5, 2025. Interested parties can submit their views online or by mail, and the entire application and public comments can be viewed on the regulations.gov website.

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) under the Department of Transportation is reviewing a request for a coastwise endorsement for a vessel named "Yes Dear," which is foreign-built and intended for passenger day charters near Puerto Rico. They seek public comments by February 5, 2025, on how this endorsement might impact U.S. shipbuilders and businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Anyone interested in submitting comments can do so online or by mail, and are reminded that submissions, unless marked confidential, will be publicly accessible. MARAD will evaluate the potential negative effects on U.S. businesses before deciding on the eligibility of the endorsement.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for a foreign-built vessel named HI TIDE, which will carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended for passenger fishing charters and tours around the Island of Hawaii. MARAD is soliciting public comments on how this determination might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The public can submit comments until January 6, 2025, through various methods outlined in the notice.