MARITIME ADMINISTRATION ISSUES NOTICE: REQUEST NOTICE: USE OF FOREIGN-BUILT SMALL PASSENGER VESSEL IN UNITED STATES COASTWISE TRADE, S/V ZOE II

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Maritime Administration has issued a notice called: Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, S/V Zoe II.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 24 by T. Mitchell Hudson, Secretary, Maritime Administration.

Summary: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use ...