Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0760

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Vessel M/V CHACHI in U.S. Coastwise Trade

This notice from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) requests public comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CHACHI in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation - Vessel Details: - M/V CHACHI, a foreign-built small passenger vessel - Intended to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire - Purpose of Notice: - Soliciting input to determine if the use of M/V CHACHI would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being procured - Unique Requirement: - Regulatory compliance with U.S. coastwise trade laws - Focus on potential impact to U.S. shipbuilding and coastwise trade businesses - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by the Maritime Administration (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 CHACHI 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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