Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0762

MARAD Seeks Public Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Vessel M/V CARPE DIEM in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CARPE DIEM in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel and OEMs: - Foreign-built small passenger vessel: M/V CARPE DIEM - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named beyond the vessel itself - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - MARAD is requesting public comments to inform a regulatory determination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - MARAD is evaluating whether allowing the M/V CARPE DIEM to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - The request is for information gathering only, not a procurement action - Comments and supporting information are to be submitted via the DOT Docket - Locations: - Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12 140, Washington, DC

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the 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 CARPE DIEM 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 help evaluate the impact on the U.S. maritime industry. The notice includes instructions for submitting comments and details about the vessel and proposed service.

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