Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1392

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel M/V LAGERTHA 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 use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LAGERTHA in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Details: - M/V LAGERTHA (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Proposed for use in U.S. coastwise trade, carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - Request Purpose: - MARAD is authorized to determine eligibility of foreign-built, certain U.S.-built, and rebuilt vessels for coastwise trade - Soliciting input on whether the use of M/V LAGERTHA would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses employing U.S.-built vessels - No OEMs or vendors are specifically named beyond the vessel itself - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information and comments - Supplementary information about the vessel and its proposed operations is available in the notice

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S.-built, and rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V LAGERTHA and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination and must be submitted by October 5, 2026. Additional information about the vessel and proposed service is available in the supplementary information section of the notice.

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