# Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1719

MARAD Seeks Comments on Proposed Coastwise Use of M/V GT PRINCESS

**Buyer:** Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** MARAD-2026-1719

MARAD is seeking public comments on the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built passenger vessel M/V GT PRINCESS.
- **Government buyer:** Maritime Administration (MARAD), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
- **Notice purpose:** MARAD is considering whether the vessel’s proposed coastwise use could adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
- **Vessel:** M/V GT PRINCESS; the notice does not identify its manufacturer or provide detailed proposed service information. Further details are referenced in the DOT docket.
- **Procurement status:** This is a request for public comments, not a procurement solicitation or award. No products, services, quantities, or contract value are specified.

### Description

MARAD has received a determination request concerning the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V GT PRINCESS. The agency is seeking public comments to help determine whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Details about the vessel and its proposed service are referenced in the determination request in the DOT docket. Comments are due by November 23, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/23/2026-21638/request-notice-use-of-foreign-built-small-passenger-vessel-in-united-states-coastwise-trade-mv-gt)