Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1158

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel S/V CORMORANT in U.S. Coastwise Trade

MARAD, part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a regulatory determination regarding the use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V CORMORANT in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Subject Vessel: - S/V CORMORANT (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Request Details: - MARAD is authorized to determine eligibility for coastwise trade for vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - The agency is soliciting input on whether the use of S/V CORMORANT would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses employing U.S.-built vessels - No OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on the vessel S/V CORMORANT - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for industry comments and supporting documentation - Unique Requirement: - Stakeholders are asked to provide evidence or arguments regarding potential impacts to U.S. industry

Description

The Department of Transportation's 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 CORMORANT 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. The notice includes information about the vessel and the proposed service, inviting stakeholders to submit comments by August 31, 2026.

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