Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1058

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

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V DEUCE in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Subject of Request: - Use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V DEUCE for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - No OEMs or vendors are specified in the notice - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Unique Requirement: - MARAD seeks input on whether allowing the M/V DEUCE to operate would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - The notice is regulatory in nature and does not involve procurement of goods or services

Description

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V DEUCE, in the United States coastwise trade. The vessel carries no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD will determine if the proposed use adversely affects U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are due by August 5, 2026, and detailed information about the vessel and proposed service is available in the supplementary information section of the notice.

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