The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a notice requesting public comments on a proposal regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the S/V Cerulean, in U.S. coastal trade. The administration needs to determine if this vessel's use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 23, 2025, to help assess any potential adverse effects. Public comments and supporting documents are accessible online, and contributors are advised that all submissions will be publicly available, except for those deemed confidential under certain provisions.
Simple Explanation
The Maritime Administration wants to know if letting a foreign-made boat, the S/V Cerulean, take people on short trips in the U.S. could be bad for American boat makers or businesses. People can share their thoughts about this by May 23, 2025.