Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0829

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

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public input on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V BLACK PAPAYA in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on the vessel M/V BLACK PAPAYA - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The request concerns an administrative waiver for the use of a foreign-built vessel in U.S. coastwise trade - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MARAD is authorized to determine if the waiver would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - Public comments are solicited to inform this determination - The notice is administrative and does not involve procurement of goods or services

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, 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 request for such a determination regarding the vessel M/V BLACK PAPAYA and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed 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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