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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104289
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is considering authorizing a foreign-built vessel named ENVISION to carry up to 12 passengers for hire along the U.S. coast. They are seeking public comments on whether this approval could negatively impact U.S. boat builders or businesses that operate U.S.-flagged vessels. The vessel, a 52.9′ motor yacht, intends to offer day charters and cruises along the east coast of Florida and Long Island, New York, with its base in Delray Beach, Florida. Interested parties can submit their opinions and concerns by January 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a foreign-made boat called ENVISION carry people on trips along the U.S. coast, and they want to know if this will be bad for American boat makers. People can say what they think about this until January 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96704
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for a foreign-built vessel named HI TIDE, which will carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended for passenger fishing charters and tours around the Island of Hawaii. MARAD is soliciting public comments on how this determination might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The public can submit comments until January 6, 2025, through various methods outlined in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    A government department is asking people to share their thoughts about letting a foreign boat called HI TIDE, which was built in another country, give fishing trips and tours in Hawaii. They want to know if this could be a problem for boat makers or businesses in the U.S.