Federal Register #2026-15893

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

This opportunity concerns a request for public comments on the use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V WATCHDOG in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Involved: - M/V WATCHDOG (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose: - MARAD is seeking input on whether allowing the M/V WATCHDOG to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would adversely impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - No OEMs or vendors are specified, aside from the vessel itself - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comment on a waiver application - MARAD invites interested parties to submit comments and supporting documentation regarding the potential impact of this waiver request

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign built, certain U.S. built, and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V WATCHDOG 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 should address the potential undue adverse effects and include supporting documentation. The notice includes information about the requestor's vessel and proposed service.

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