Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1059

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Vessel S/V KINGSLEY in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V KINGSLEY in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the vessel S/V KINGSLEY is the subject of the request - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the request is for public input regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MARAD is authorized to determine eligibility of foreign-built vessels to carry up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - The agency is specifically seeking input on whether allowing S/V KINGSLEY to operate would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or operators of U.S.-built vessels - Additional details about the vessel and its proposed operations are available in the DOT docket - This is a request for information and comment, not a procurement action

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign-built small passenger vessels carrying 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 would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and must be submitted by August 5, 2026. Further details about the vessel and proposed service are available in the supplementary information section and the DOT docket.

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