MARAD Seeks Comments on M/V MAMA JUANA Coastwise Passenger Service
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This notice opens a public comment period on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V MAMA JUANA should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 paying passengers. MARAD will use the comments to decide whether the proposed service would harm U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses that already use U.S.-built vessels for similar coastwise passenger operations. Comments are due by June 22, 2026, and must reference docket MARAD-2026-0826.
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Key Changes
- Opens a public comment period on the requested coastwise use of the foreign-built M/V MAMA JUANA
- Focuses the review on possible harm to U.S. vessel builders and U.S.-built vessel operators
- Sets a June 22, 2026 deadline for comments under docket MARAD-2026-0826
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested persons submitting comments on the requested coastwise-trade use of the M/V MAMA JUANA must submit those comments on or before June 22, 2026.
Comments submitted on this request must identify DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0826.