The Maritime Administration within the Department of Transportation is considering a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, S/V Alacrity, in U.S. coastwise trade. This involves determining whether the vessel's proposed use would negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that use U.S.-built ships. They are seeking public comments on this matter, which must be submitted by May 23, 2025. More information about the vessel and how to submit comments is available at www.regulations.gov under the docket number MARAD-2025-0046.
Simple Explanation
The government is thinking about letting a special kind of boat called S/V Alacrity, which was made in another country, give rides to people in the U.S. They want to make sure this won't hurt people who build or use boats made in the U.S., so they are asking everyone to share their thoughts before next month.