The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named S/V Eeya in U.S. waters. They want to know if using this vessel would negatively impact U.S. businesses that build or use U.S.-built vessels. The public can share their thoughts until May 23, 2025, and these comments will be open for public view, except those marked as confidential. MARAD will review these comments to decide if the vessel's use is allowable under U.S. coastwise trade regulations.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to know if using a special boat called S/V Eeya, built in another country, in the U.S. would be bad for American boat builders or other businesses that use U.S. boats. They are asking people to share their thoughts and help them decide.