Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0796

MARAD Seeks Comments on Waiver for Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V FELIX FELICIS

This notice from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, seeks public input on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V FELIX FELICIS to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation - Purpose: - Soliciting comments on a waiver request for the foreign-built vessel M/V FELIX FELICIS to carry up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named beyond the vessel M/V FELIX FELICIS - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; this is a request for public comments regarding regulatory eligibility - Unique/Notable Requirements: - MARAD is specifically seeking input on whether granting this waiver would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or operators of U.S.-built vessels - The vessel in question is foreign-built and intended for small passenger service (up to twelve passengers) - No contract award or purchase is associated with this notice; it is for information gathering only

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to waive certain coastwise trade laws for the vessel M/V FELIX FELICIS. The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built and certain U.S. built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. This notice solicits comments to assess whether the proposed use of the vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.

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