Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0694

MARAD Request for Comments: Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V CALAIS in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CALAIS to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - OEMs and Vendors: - M/V CALAIS (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory request for information regarding the use of a specific vessel - Notable Requirements: - Vessel is foreign-built and carries no more than twelve passengers for hire - MARAD seeks input on whether this use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or technical product requirements specified - Purpose: - To inform a regulatory determination on the eligibility of M/V CALAIS for coastwise trade under U.S. law

Description

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CALAIS in United States coastwise trade. The vessel carries no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD will determine if the proposed use adversely affects U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are invited to assist in this determination.

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