# Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1850

MARAD seeks comments on proposed coastwise use of M/V BRISEA

**Buyer:** Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 15, 2026
**Identifier:** MARAD-2026-1850

MARAD is seeking public input on the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V BRISEA.
- **Government buyer:** Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation; no specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Proposal:** The vessel would carry no more than 12 passengers for hire in coastwise trade.
- **Key consideration:** MARAD seeks information on potential adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None identified. No products or services are being procured.

### Description

MARAD is seeking public comments on a request to determine whether the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V BRISEA would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The vessel is described as a small passenger vessel carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. Interested parties may submit comments with supporting documentation by December 14, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/12/2026-23055/request-notice-use-of-foreign-built-small-passenger-vessel-in-united-states-coastwise-trade-mv)