Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0667

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Vessel M/V DOG DAZE in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is requesting public comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V DOG DAZE in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Involved: - M/V DOG DAZE (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose of Notice: - Soliciting public input on whether allowing this vessel to operate (carrying up to twelve passengers for hire) would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured - Unique Requirements: - Focus is on regulatory compliance and potential impact on U.S. maritime industry, not on acquisition of goods or services - Public comments will inform MARAD's determination under statutory authority - Additional Details: - Further information about the vessel's proposed service is available in the referenced docket

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built, certain U.S. built, and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V DOG DAZE and is soliciting comments to assess whether the 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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