Federal Register #MARAD20261062

Notice of Request for Coastwise Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel S/V NAUTI DOG

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding the potential coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V NAUTI DOG. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Soliciting public comments on the request to use S/V NAUTI DOG for coastwise trade in the United States - Regulatory Context: - MARAD determines eligibility for foreign-built and certain U.S.-built vessels carrying up to twelve passengers for hire - Key Considerations: - Assessing potential adverse impacts on U.S. vessel builders and businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - No Procurement Activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or named - Unique Requirement: - Public input is sought to inform MARAD's determination under U.S. maritime law

Description

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. MARAD has received a request for such a determination regarding the vessel S/V NAUTI DOG and is soliciting public comments. The purpose is 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 invited to help determine the impact of the vessel's use on the U.S. maritime industry.

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