Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0832

MARAD Seeks Public Comment on Coastwise Waiver for Foreign-Built Vessel S/V 6 LINES

This notice from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, seeks public input on a regulatory waiver request: - MARAD is considering a request to allow the foreign-built vessel S/V 6 LINES to operate in U.S. coastwise trade for up to twelve passengers for hire - The agency is authorized to determine if such use is permissible under the coastwise trade laws for small passenger vessels - Public comments are requested to assess whether this waiver would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or specified in this notice - This is a regulatory and public comment process, not a procurement or contract opportunity - The primary location for correspondence is the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S.-built, and rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for a specific vessel 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. The notice provides information about the vessel and the proposed service and invites comments to assist in the determination process. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.

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