The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel, M/V Island Love, in the U.S. coastwise trade, which involves carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. The administration is seeking public comments to assess whether this proposal could negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments must be submitted by May 27, 2025, and can be sent via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail to the Department of Transportation. Full details and instructions for submitting comments are available in the MARAD-2025-0059 docket on the regulations.gov website.
Simple Explanation
The rules people in charge are thinking about letting a foreign boat called M/V Island Love carry some people (not more than 12) around certain places in the U.S. They want to hear what people think about whether this could be bad for American boat makers and businesses that use American-made boats.