Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1256

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel 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 SILENT RUNNING in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Details: - Vessel Name: M/V SILENT RUNNING - Foreign-built small passenger vessel - Request Details: - MARAD is authorized to determine if foreign-built or certain U.S.-built/rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire can be used in U.S. coastwise trade - The agency is soliciting comments and supporting documentation on whether this use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured - This is a regulatory determination process, not a procurement action

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), 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 use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and should address the potential undue adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.

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