Do you want to use a vessel that wasn’t made in the United States to transport passengers and want to know how to do so in compliance with all pertinent rules and regulations? Do you feel confused about how the rules pertain to foreign-built vessels? This is perfectly understandable. The Coast Guard boat requirements for…
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There are certain specific regulations that United States law has in place for the sake of domestic commerce. In the interest of prioritizing American vessel-owners and United States-built vessels, for example, the Maritime Administration has certain protections in place to regulate who has primer access to commerce between domestic ports. It’s because of this that…
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If you are one of the estimated fifteen million people in America lucky enough to own one, you must be aware of the many restrictions and regulations you have to adhere to along the way. One of the issues you have to resolve, to name one, is the use you will give to your vessel.…
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The Maritime Administration grants ships manufactured in other countries a specific concession known as the MARAD waiver. Occasionally, these ships can transport goods from one port to the next. According to epa.gov, only certain types of boats are eligible for this waiver, and only under certain circumstances. As part of the Maritime Administration’s efforts to…
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Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel and aren’t sure what you can and can’t do with it? Does it seem like you’re very limited in terms of how you can use it to make a profit? Coast Guard registration (vessel registration), in America, dates back to the 11th act of the…
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Does it make sense to go through the hassle of filling out the MARAD waiver? Owners of USCG vessels thinking about submitting this form may be curious about what is required of them and whether or not it is essential. In this article, we will investigate the waiver’s nature and its potential benefits to the…
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