The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request for coastwise endorsement eligibility for a foreign-built vessel named ‘Sea Said Yes’.
The vessel intends to operate as a passenger sailboat offering rides and charters in several states, including Maine.
Local businesses and U.S. vessel builders may be impacted by this decision, as the vessel will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
MARAD will not approve the vessel’s coastwise endorsement if it is determined to have an unduly adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels.
Comments from interested parties in Maine and other affected states are encouraged to assess potential impacts on local maritime activities.
The deadline for submitting comments is November 25, 2024, and submissions can be made via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.
The complete application and further details are available for review online at regulations.gov under docket number MARAD-2024-0139.
Impact on Maritime Activities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is evaluating the coastwise endorsement eligibility for the foreign-built vessel ‘Sea Said Yes,’ which plans to operate as a passenger sailboat in various states beyond Maine.
The vessel’s operations could influence local maritime businesses and U.S. vessel builders in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Stakeholders in these states are encouraged to provide feedback on how the vessel’s presence might affect the local maritime economy, particularly concerning competition with U.S.-built and U.S.-flag vessels.
The decision will consider whether the vessel’s operation would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels, in accordance with federal regulations.
To view the original document on the Federal Register, click here.
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