Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0827

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

MARAD, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V AMORE in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation - Vessel Details: - M/V AMORE, a foreign-built small passenger vessel - Intended for coastwise trade carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - Request Details: - MARAD is authorized to determine eligibility of foreign-built vessels for coastwise trade - Soliciting input on whether use of M/V AMORE would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - Unique Requirements: - Focus on regulatory eligibility for coastwise trade - Assessment of impact on domestic maritime industry - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information and comment - No OEMs or vendors are named beyond MARAD and the vessel M/V AMORE - Place of performance and contracting office: - Maritime Administration Headquarters, Washington, DC

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, 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 the vessel M/V AMORE 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 help evaluate the impact on the domestic maritime industry. The notice includes instructions for submitting comments and information about the vessel and proposed service.

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