Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0661

Public Comment Request: Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V PIXAN KAAB in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V PIXAN KAAB in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel and OEMs: - Vessel: M/V PIXAN KAAB (no specific OEMs or manufacturers named) - Products/Services Requested: - Authorization for the use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V PIXAN KAAB to carry up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MARAD must determine if the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - Public comments are solicited to inform this determination - The U.S. Coast Guard may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise trade endorsement if MARAD finds no adverse effect - Additional Details: - No specific part numbers, quantities, or commercial OEMs/vendors are identified - Further information about the vessel and its proposed operations is available in the public docket - Locations: - Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC (contracting office) - U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12 140, Washington, DC (docket management facility)

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S. built, and rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V PIXAN KAAB and is soliciting public 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, with details about the vessel and proposed service available in the supplementary information section.

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