MARAD seeks comments on foreign-built small passenger vessel use in U.S. coastwise trade for M/V PIXAN KAAB
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This notice opens a public comment period on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V PIXAN KAAB should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is asking whether that use would hurt U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use U.S.-built passenger vessels. Companies in the coastal passenger trade, U.S. shipbuilders, and other interested parties can submit comments by June 1, 2026. Comments should explain the commenter’s interest and include evidence of any expected harm; confidential business information must be sent separately by email and clearly marked.
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Key Changes
- Starts a public comment process on a request to allow M/V PIXAN KAAB to enter U.S. coastwise trade.
- Asks whether the vessel’s use would create an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels.
- Sets a comment deadline of June 1, 2026, and gives instructions for public and confidential submissions.
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested parties who oppose the request should submit comments identifying the vessel, stating their interest in the request, and providing supporting documentation demonstrating any undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Interested parties who wish to comment on MARAD’s determination request must submit comments identifying DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0661 and must do so on or before June 1, 2026.
Commenters should explain their interest in the request and provide evidence or supporting documentation showing any expected undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Any comments submitted to MARAD must include the agency name and the specific DOT docket number MARAD-2026-0661.
Comments must be written in English and should be concise, with additional documents attached as necessary.