Federal Register #MARAD20261194

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V MALIA 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 M/V MALIA in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Soliciting input on whether allowing the foreign-built M/V MALIA to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - Vessel Details: - M/V MALIA (small passenger vessel, foreign-built) - Intended for carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product purchases are identified - Unique Requirements: - Focused on regulatory compliance and potential impact to the domestic maritime industry - Comments are requested to inform MARAD's determination under its statutory authority - No products, part numbers, or service line items are listed in this notice

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S.-built, and rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V MALIA 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 help evaluate the impact on the domestic maritime industry and must be submitted by September 4, 2026.

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