Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0928

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

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V AVANGA in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Involved: - S/V AVANGA (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose: - MARAD is authorized to determine if foreign-built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire can be used in U.S. coastwise trade. - The agency is requesting input on whether allowing S/V AVANGA would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses operating U.S.-built vessels. - Requested Information: - Comments and supporting documentation addressing potential negative impacts on U.S. industry. - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurements are identified in this notice. - This is an information-gathering request, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, 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 use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel and is soliciting public comments to assess whether this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments should address the potential undue adverse effects and include supporting documentation. The deadline for submitting comments is July 13, 2026.

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