Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1094

MARAD Solicits Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Vessel M/V MAMBO for U.S. Passenger Service

This opportunity involves a request for public comments from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, regarding the use of the foreign-built vessel M/V MAMBO in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V MAMBO - Service requested is the authorization for the vessel to carry up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vessel is foreign-built, not U.S.-built - Passenger limit is strictly twelve or fewer for hire - MARAD is seeking comments to determine if this use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - The focus is on regulatory eligibility and potential impact on U.S. industry

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to determine the coastwise eligibility of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V MAMBO for use in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel is authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. The purpose of the notice is to assess whether the proposed use of the vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are invited to assist in this determination and must be submitted by August 17, 2026.

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