Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1258

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built S/V MYSTIC PEARL in U.S. Coastwise Trade

This notice from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation, concerns a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V MYSTIC PEARL in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Soliciting public comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built S/V MYSTIC PEARL for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned - The request is to determine if this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - The notice is issued under MARAD's statutory authority (46 U.S.C. 12121(b)) - Unique Requirement: - Public input is sought to inform MARAD's determination regarding the impact on U.S. maritime interests

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 S/V MYSTIC PEARL and is soliciting public comments to assess whether its proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to help evaluate the impact on the U.S. maritime industry.

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