Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0529

Request for Public Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V CILANTRO in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on a request to permit the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CILANTRO to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Seeking input on whether allowing the M/V CILANTRO (a foreign-built vessel) to carry up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comments - Vessel in question: M/V CILANTRO (small passenger vessel) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel is limited to carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - MARAD is specifically seeking information on potential adverse effects to U.S. industry - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named beyond the vessel itself - Location: - Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 (federal office) - This notice is for information gathering to support a regulatory determination, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a request to allow the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V CILANTRO, in the United States coastwise trade. The vessel carries no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD is evaluating whether this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and must be submitted by May 14, 2026.

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