Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1193

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel BUCKET LIST in U.S. Coastwise Trade

This opportunity involves a request for public comments from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel in Question: - BUCKET LIST (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose: - MARAD is seeking input to determine if allowing the BUCKET LIST to operate in U.S. coastwise trade (carrying up to 12 passengers for hire) would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or operators of U.S.-built vessels - No OEMs or commercial vendors are named beyond the vessel BUCKET LIST - No products, part numbers, or service procurements are included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The vessel is foreign-built and intended for small passenger use (up to 12 passengers) - The request is for information and comments, not for procurement of goods or services

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, 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 named BUCKET LIST 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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