MARAD Solicits Comments on Jones Act Waiver Request for Foreign-Built Vessel M/V RIVER TALES

MARAD has received a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V RIVER TALES in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The agency is soliciting public comments to assess whether the waiver would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses operating U.S.-built vessels.