The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a request for a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements under coastwise trade laws for the vessel SHARED ADVENTURE II. This waiver would allow the vessel to transport up to twelve passengers for hire in various U.S. coastal regions, with Fort Lauderdale, FL, as its base. MARAD solicits public comments on the potential impact of granting the waiver on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Comments are due by February 8, 2021, and may be submitted through specified online or mail methods.
Simple Explanation
The government is thinking about letting a boat named SHARED ADVENTURE II take people for trips in the U.S., even though it wasn't built here. They want people to say what they think about this idea by February 8, 2021, because it might change how people and businesses that use American boats feel.