Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1260

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

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ELBOW GREASE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory notice rather than a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice concerns a regulatory determination regarding the vessel M/V ELBOW GREASE - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The vessel is foreign-built and limited to carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - The request focuses on whether allowing this vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses using U.S.-built vessels - MARAD is specifically seeking input from interested parties on the potential impact to U.S. industry - No procurement of goods or services is involved in this notice

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a request for determination regarding the coastwise use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named M/V ELBOW GREASE. The vessel is authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. The purpose of the notice is 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 invited to assist MARAD in making this determination.

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