Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1192

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

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V PROVIDENCE in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the only product referenced is the vessel S/V PROVIDENCE - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services is taking place - The notice concerns the use of the foreign-built vessel S/V PROVIDENCE for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MARAD is authorized to determine if the use of foreign-built vessels in coastwise trade would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - The request is for public input and comments, not for the purchase of goods or services - No part numbers, quantities, or technical specifications are provided - The focus is on potential impact to U.S. shipbuilding and coastwise trade businesses, not on procurement

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 PROVIDENCE and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use of this vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and must be submitted by September 4, 2026.

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