Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1619

MARAD review of coastwise-trade eligibility for S/V TICLUNA

The Maritime Administration is reviewing a coastwise-trade eligibility request involving the foreign-built passenger vessel S/V TICLUNA. - Government buyer: No purchase is being made. The Maritime Administration (MARAD), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, is reviewing the request. - Vessel: S/V TICLUNA, a foreign-built small passenger vessel authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. - Issue under review: Whether the vessel’s proposed use in U.S. coastwise trade could adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise-trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels, in connection with eligibility for a coastwise trade endorsement. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products or services requested: None; this notice seeks public comments, not bids for products or services.

Description

MARAD is seeking public comments on a request to determine whether the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V TICLUNA would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The request concerns eligibility for a coastwise trade endorsement for a small passenger vessel carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. Interested parties may submit comments with supporting documentation by November 9, 2026.

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