Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1457

Public Comment Request: Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V LADY J in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public input regarding the potential use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LADY J in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Subject of Request: - M/V LADY J, a foreign-built small passenger vessel - Purpose: - Soliciting comments on whether the use of M/V LADY J would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on the vessel itself - No products or purchase quantities are specified - Unique Requirement: - MARAD is authorized to make determinations for vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - Interested parties are invited to submit supporting documentation and comments regarding potential impacts

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S. built, and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V LADY J 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. The notice includes information about the vessel and its proposed service. Comments are due by October 28, 2026.

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