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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on a request it received concerning coastwise endorsement eligibility for the foreign-built vessel "CLAPOTIS," which will operate passenger charters and cruises in California. The agency seeks input on how this determination could impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Comments can be submitted via the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail until January 21, 2025. All submitted comments will be available to the public, and if submitted confidentially, they should be emailed with specific identification as containing confidential information.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if the foreign-built vessel CLAREMONT, intended to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, can receive a coastwise endorsement. This notice invites public comments on how allowing this vessel to operate might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The CLAREMONT, specifically a motor yacht based in Miami, Florida, plans to offer passenger charters along the east coast of Florida and New York. Comments should be submitted by January 6, 2025, referencing the docket number MARAD-2024-0153.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is inviting public comments on a request concerning the coastwise endorsement eligibility of the SEA CZAR, a foreign-built vessel intended to offer passenger charters in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel will operate from Tacoma to the Canadian border, including the San Juan Islands and Lake Washington. MARAD seeks feedback on how this could impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels, and comments can be submitted via various methods until January 6, 2025. If adverse effects are determined, MARAD may deny the endorsement.