MARAD Seeks Comments on S/V JERSEY GIRL Coastwise Passenger Use
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This notice opens a public comment period on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V JERSEY GIRL should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastwise trade while carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The practical issue is whether that use would harm U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses that already operate U.S.-built vessels in the same trade. Interested businesses and members of the public can submit comments to MARAD by June 22, 2026, under docket MARAD-2026-0830.
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Key Changes
- Opens public comments on a request to use the foreign-built S/V JERSEY GIRL in U.S. coastwise passenger service
- Focuses MARAD’s review on possible harm to U.S. vessel builders and U.S.-built vessel operators
- Sets a June 22, 2026 deadline for comments under docket MARAD-2026-0830
Obligations
What this law requires
Any party submitting comments on the S/V JERSEY GIRL coastwise trade request must identify the submission with the agency name and DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0830.