Shipbuilders Council of America v. United States Coast Guard

Reversed and remanded by published opinion. Judge DUNCAN wrote the opinion, in which Judge MOTZ and Judge KING joined.

OPINION

DUNCAN, Circuit Judge:

The United States Coast Guard appeals the district court’s rejection of its interpretation of the regulatory scheme governing the issuance of coastwise endorsements to vessels. Intervenors Seabulk Energy Transport, Inc. and Seabulk Petroleum Transport, Inc. (collectively “Seabulk”) also appeal. We find that we have jurisdiction under the collateral order doctrine over the district court’s ruling on the issue appealed by the Coast Guard because it…