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

MARAD, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V MADIGALE in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation - Vessel Details: - M/V MADIGALE (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; the vessel itself is the subject - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No part numbers or quantities listed - Unique Requirements: - MARAD is evaluating whether authorizing the use of M/V MADIGALE would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - The notice is part of a regulatory determination process, not a procurement - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built and certain U.S. built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V MADIGALE and is soliciting public comments to assess whether its use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or 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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