MARAD - Foreign Vessel Use Request for Coastwise Trade: BODACIOUS

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is publishing a notice regarding a request to allow the foreign-flagged vessel BODACIOUS to engage in coastwise trade. This is a specific request for an exemption from the Jones Act, which generally requires vessels operating in U.S. domestic waters to be U.S.-built, owned, and crewed.

This notice serves as an informational item, indicating that a request has been filed. Regulated entities or interested parties should review the details of the request on Regulations.gov. While no direct action is mandated by this notice itself, it signifies a potential deviation from standard U.S. maritime trade regulations. Further details regarding the vessel and the specific trade it intends to engage in are available via the provided URL.