MARAD has received a request to permit the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V SEA WARE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade, carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. The agency is soliciting public comments to assess whether granting the waiver would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels.

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Scope: HS 89 / US / Jones Act
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