Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0665

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Vessel S/V MARTHA SEABURY in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V MARTHA SEABURY in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Mentioned: - S/V MARTHA SEABURY (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose of Notice: - Request for public comments on whether allowing S/V MARTHA SEABURY to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified - The notice is for regulatory input, not a solicitation or contract award - Unique Requirement: - MARAD is specifically seeking input on potential adverse effects to U.S. shipbuilding and coastwise trade businesses

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign built, certain U.S. built, and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel S/V MARTHA SEABURY and is soliciting comments to assess whether its proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and must be submitted by June 1, 2026.

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