The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named M/V Sun Dancer for coastwise trade in the U.S. coastwise trade. This vessel is proposed to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire, and comments are needed by May 23, 2025, to determine if this would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses. Individuals can submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail, and all submissions will be publicly accessible, although they can request confidential treatment.
Simple Explanation
MARAD wants to know if using a foreign-built boat called the M/V Sun Dancer to carry people around in the U.S. might cause problems for American boat makers, and they are asking people to tell them what they think by May 23, 2025.