Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0831

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V SEA FALCON in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V SEA FALCON in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the vessel in question is the M/V SEA FALCON - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; the notice concerns regulatory determination for vessel use - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MARAD is evaluating whether allowing the M/V SEA FALCON to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - Public comments are solicited to assess potential industry impact - Additional Details: - Supplementary information includes a description of the vessel and its proposed service - The focus is on regulatory compliance and industry impact, not acquisition of goods or services

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 SEA FALCON 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, with details about the vessel and proposed service available in the supplementary information section.

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