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MARAD Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Coastwise Trade Use

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to allow a foreign-built vessel to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will determine if this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels.

Notice: Foreign-built vessel use in US coastwise trade

The Maritime Administration has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. The notice is open for public comment until April 1, 2026.

Notice: Foreign-built small passenger vessel US coastwise trade

The Maritime Administration has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V SAPPHIRE, in United States coastwise trade. The agency is seeking public comment on this request.

Notice: Foreign-built small passenger vessel for US coastwise trade

The Maritime Administration has issued a notice requesting public comment on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in United States coastwise trade. The comment period closes on April 3, 2026.

Notice: Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration has issued a notice requesting public comment on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, S/V BODACIOUS, in United States coastwise trade. This notice is part of a consultation process to determine potential approvals for such operations.

Notice: Foreign-built small passenger vessel use in coastwise trade

The Maritime Administration has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V REELAXIN, in U.S. coastwise trade. The notice is open for public comment for 20 days.