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

MARAD has received a request to authorize the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ELBOW GREASE for use in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The agency is soliciting public comments to assess whether approval would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or Jones Act coastwise trade operators.