# Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1718

MARAD Seeks Comments on Proposed Coastwise Use of S/V STARCHASER II

**Buyer:** Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** MARAD-2026-1718

The Maritime Administration is seeking public input on a proposed coastwise-use determination for the foreign-built S/V STARCHASER II.
- **Government buyer:** Maritime Administration (MARAD), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT); this is not a purchase or contract opportunity.
- **Request:** MARAD seeks comments on whether the vessel’s proposed coastwise use could adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise-trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Further vessel and operating details are in the DOT docket.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are identified.
- **Products and services:** None requested; no part numbers or quantities are provided.

### Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is requesting comments on an eligibility determination request concerning the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V STARCHASER II. MARAD will consider whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Details about the vessel and its proposed operations are available in the determination request in the DOT docket. Comments are due by November 23, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/23/2026-21641/request-notice-use-of-foreign-built-small-passenger-vessel-in-united-states-coastwise-trade-sv)