Federal Register #MARAD20261256

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

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V SILENT RUNNING to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel in Question: - M/V SILENT RUNNING (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose of Request: - MARAD is evaluating whether to permit the use of this foreign-built vessel for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - The agency is specifically seeking input on whether this would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or operators of U.S.-built vessels - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned beyond the vessel name - The request is focused on regulatory eligibility and potential industry impact, not on 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 M/V SILENT RUNNING 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 help evaluate the impact on the domestic maritime industry.

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