Federal Register #MARAD20261059

Public Comment Request: Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel S/V KINGSLEY in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on a determination request for the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V KINGSLEY to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Details: - S/V KINGSLEY, a foreign-built small passenger vessel - Request Details: - MARAD is authorized to determine eligibility of foreign-built vessels to carry up to twelve passengers for hire in coastwise trade - Soliciting comments on whether the use of S/V KINGSLEY would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the vessel S/V KINGSLEY is referenced - Unique Requirements: - Public comments are requested to assess potential impacts on the U.S. maritime industry - Further vessel and operational details are available in the DOT docket - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory determination process

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of 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 vessel S/V KINGSLEY and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use of this vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to help determine the impact on the U.S. maritime industry. Details about the vessel and proposed service are available in the supplementary information section and the DOT docket.

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