Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1420

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel M/V ROULEUR in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ROULEUR in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Details: - Vessel Name: M/V ROULEUR - Type: Small passenger vessel - Built outside the United States (foreign-built) - Authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire - Purpose of Notice: - Request for public input on whether the operation of M/V ROULEUR would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - Part of MARAD's statutory authority under 46 U.S.C. 12121(b) - Unique Requirements: - Focus on the vessel's foreign-built status - Limitation to twelve passengers for hire - Assessment of potential impact on U.S. industry - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being directly procured; this is a request for information and comment only.

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the U.S. Department of Transportation is requesting public comments on a determination regarding the coastwise use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named M/V ROULEUR. The vessel is authorized to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. The purpose of the request 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 due by October 5, 2026, and detailed information about the vessel and proposed service is available in the supplementary information section of the notice.

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