Federal Register #2026-13502

MARAD Seeks Public Input on Use of Foreign-Built Vessel M/V DEUCE in U.S. Coastwise Trade

This opportunity concerns a regulatory review by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Subject Vessel: - M/V DEUCE, a foreign-built small passenger vessel - Purpose: - MARAD is seeking public comments on whether allowing the M/V DEUCE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade (carrying up to twelve passengers for hire) would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or operators of U.S.-built vessels - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public input - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The notice is focused on regulatory impact assessment, not procurement - Public input is sought to inform a determination under MARAD's statutory authority regarding foreign-built vessels in U.S. trade - No part numbers, quantities, or technical product details are included in this notice

Description

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice requesting comments regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V DEUCE, in the United States coastwise trade. The notice aims to gather input on whether this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that utilize U.S.-built vessels. Comments are due by August 5, 2026, and can be submitted via Regulations.gov. The notice is part of MARAD's authority to determine coastwise use of foreign-built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire.

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