Federal Register #MARAD20261260

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel M/V ELBOW GREASE 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 ELBOW GREASE in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Subject Vessel: - M/V ELBOW GREASE (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire - Request Details: - MARAD is evaluating whether the operation of this foreign-built vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on the vessel and its potential impact - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel is foreign-built and limited to twelve passengers - MARAD is soliciting information and supporting documentation from interested parties regarding potential adverse effects on U.S. shipbuilding and coastwise trade businesses - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public input, not a purchase or contract opportunity

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built and certain U.S. built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V ELBOW GREASE and is soliciting public comments to assess whether its proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination, with details about the vessel and proposed service available in the supplementary information section.

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