The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named S/V Monikeke in coastwise trade in the United States. MARAD is seeking public comments to determine if this use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that utilize U.S.-built vessels. Comments are due by May 23, 2025, and can be submitted online or via mail. All submitted comments will be publicly available, but commenters can request confidential treatment for commercially sensitive information.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to know if a boat from another country can be used to give rides to people in the U.S. without making it too tough for boat builders here. They are asking people to tell them what they think by next month.