Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1159

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel S/V DOS PARA UNO in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V DOS PARA UNO in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Details: - S/V DOS PARA UNO (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Proposed for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - Purpose of Notice: - MARAD requests input to determine if the use of this vessel would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - Part of the Coastwise Trade Laws waiver process - No OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are specified - Unique Requirement: - Public comment is sought to assess potential adverse effects on U.S. maritime industry - Additional information about the vessel and its operations is available in the referenced docket

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S. built, and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel S/V DOS PARA UNO and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and must be submitted by August 31, 2026.

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