# Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1750

MARAD requests comments on proposed coastwise use of M/V ISLAND VIBEZ

**Buyer:** Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** MARAD-2026-1750

MARAD is requesting public comments on the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built passenger vessel M/V ISLAND VIBEZ.
- **Government buyer:** Maritime Administration (MARAD), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
- **Request:** Comments on an eligibility determination for the vessel’s proposed coastwise service.
- **Vessel:** M/V ISLAND VIBEZ, intended to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. No vessel manufacturer or other OEM is identified.
- **Considerations:** MARAD will assess potential effects on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Further details are in the determination request in the DOT docket.
- **Procurement:** This is a public-comment notice; no products, services, quantities, or contract value are specified.

### Description

MARAD received a request for a determination regarding the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ISLAND VIBEZ. The notice solicits public comments to help assess 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 referenced in the determination request posted in the DOT docket. Comments are due December 7, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/06/2026-22703/request-notice-use-of-foreign-built-small-passenger-vessel-in-united-states-coastwise-trade-mv)