Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1390

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

MARAD, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public input regarding the potential coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LA TRIBILINA. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the vessel M/V LA TRIBILINA is the subject of the request - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The request is for information and comments regarding the vessel's eligibility for coastwise trade - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vessel must carry no more than twelve passengers for hire - MARAD is evaluating whether the use of M/V LA TRIBILINA would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - The notice is for information gathering, not procurement - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract value are provided

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 LA TRIBILINA and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to help evaluate the impact on the domestic maritime industry. The notice includes instructions for submitting comments and information about the vessel and proposed service.

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