Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0794

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

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V BOAT HAMPTON in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel and Use: - Foreign-built small passenger vessel: M/V BOAT HAMPTON - Intended for U.S. coastwise trade, carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - Request Details: - MARAD is authorized to determine eligibility of foreign-built or rebuilt vessels for coastwise trade under specific conditions - Public input is sought on whether this use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - No products or services are being procured; this is an information-gathering notice - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned beyond the vessel itself

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 BOAT HAMPTON and is soliciting public 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 and must be submitted by June 22, 2026.

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