Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1717

MARAD Seeks Comments on Coastwise-Use Requests for Two Small Passenger Vessels

MARAD is seeking public input on coastwise-use eligibility requests for two foreign-built small passenger vessels. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). - Vessels and requests: M/V LUMINOSITY (docket MARAD-2026-1717) and S/V STARCHASER II (docket MARAD-2026-1718), each described as a foreign-built small passenger vessel carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. - Purpose: MARAD will consider whether the vessels’ proposed coastwise use could adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise-trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Details of the proposed operations are in the respective docketed requests. - Procurement status: This is a request for public comments, not a solicitation to buy products or services. No OEMs or commercial vendors are identified.

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) received a request for a determination regarding the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LUMINOSITY. MARAD is soliciting comments to 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 proposed service are available in the determination request in DOT docket MARAD-2026-1717. Comments are due November 23, 2026.

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