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.
Simple Explanation
A government department is asking people to share their thoughts about letting a foreign boat called HI TIDE, which was built in another country, give fishing trips and tours in Hawaii. They want to know if this could be a problem for boat makers or businesses in the U.S.