Easier Tourist Voyages to Tribal Ports
New rules simplify passenger vessel calls at ports owned by Indian Tribes, treating them as foreign ports. This aims to boost tourism and economic activity in tribal areas, giving tribes more control over these operations and the ability to generate revenue.
Key points
Passenger vessels can call at Indian Tribe-owned ports, treated as foreign ports, simplifying voyages.
Indian Tribes gain full authority over docking agreements, can collect fees, and have first refusal for services to vessels.
Passengers and crew must comply with tribal laws and regulations while on tribal lands.
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