The Salty Lady - Foreign Vessel Coastwise Trade Application

The Maritime Administration posted a request for use of a foreign vessel in U.S. coastwise trade for the vessel identified as The Salty Lady. Coastwise trade regulations under the Merchant Marine Act restrict foreign vessels from transporting merchandise between U.S. ports without special authorization. The application will be reviewed by MARAD to determine whether an exception applies.

Affected parties include vessel owners, operators, and charterers seeking to deploy foreign-flagged vessels in U.S. coastal commerce. Those with interest in the application may file comments through the regulations.gov docket. The outcome may establish precedent for similar waiver requests in the maritime industry.