MARAD Seeks Comments on Jones Act Waiver for Foreign-Built Vessel S/V MYSTIC PEARL

MARAD has received a request to permit the foreign-built sailing vessel S/V MYSTIC PEARL to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is soliciting public comments to assess whether approval would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade operators using U.S.-built vessels.