Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0701

Public Comment Request: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel S/V LA BATEAU in U.S. Coastwise Trade

This notice from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, seeks public comment on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V LA BATEAU in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation - Products/Services Requested: - Determination regarding the use of the foreign-built vessel S/V LA BATEAU for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Notice is relevant to U.S. vessel builders and businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MARAD is authorized to determine if the use of foreign-built vessels adversely affects U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses - Public comments are solicited to inform this determination - The vessel's description and proposed service are included for review - Stakeholder Impact: - U.S. vessel builders and operators of U.S.-built vessels may be affected by the outcome of this determination - The notice is relevant to the broader maritime industry and coastwise trade stakeholders

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 regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel and is soliciting public comments to assess whether this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. The notice includes information about the requestor's vessel and the proposed service. Comments are invited to assist in the determination process.

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