Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1060

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

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V LADY SUSAN in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Details: - Vessel Name: S/V LADY SUSAN - Type: Foreign-built small passenger vessel - Passenger Capacity: Up to twelve passengers for hire - Purpose of Notice: - MARAD seeks input on whether allowing this foreign-built vessel to operate would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named beyond the vessel itself - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services is involved; the notice is for information gathering only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus is on potential adverse effects to U.S. shipbuilding and coastwise trade businesses, not on acquisition or contracting

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel named S/V LADY SUSAN in the United States coastwise trade. The vessel is authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. The purpose of the comments is to assist in determining whether the proposed use of the vessel would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by August 5, 2026.

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