Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1062

MARAD Requests Public Comment on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel S/V Nauti Dog

This notice from the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), seeks public input on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V Nauti Dog in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Soliciting comments on the potential use of the foreign-built S/V Nauti Dog for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Unique/Notable Requirements: - MARAD is evaluating whether the use of this foreign-built vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or operators of U.S.-built vessels - The request is for public comment only, not for procurement or contracting - No contract, purchase, or award is associated with this notice

Description

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the S/V Nauti Dog, in the United States coastwise trade. The vessel carries no more than twelve passengers for hire. Comments are sought to determine if the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The comment period closes on August 5, 2026.

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