MARAD seeks comments on coastwise use request for foreign-built vessel M/V DIPLOMCY
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MARAD is considering whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V DIPLOMCY may be used in U.S. coastwise trade, meaning passenger service between U.S. points. The request concerns a vessel that would carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. The agency is asking for public comments on whether allowing this use would hurt U.S. vessel builders or businesses that operate U.S.-built vessels in the same market. Comments are due by June 22, 2026, under docket MARAD-2026-0761.
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Key Changes
- Opens a public comment period on a request to use the foreign-built M/V DIPLOMCY in U.S. coastwise passenger service
- Focuses review on whether the proposed service would harm U.S. vessel builders or operators using U.S.-built vessels
- Sets June 22, 2026 as the deadline for submitting comments
Obligations
What this law requires
Any person submitting comments on the MARAD determination request must identify the submission with DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0761.
Public comments on whether the proposed coastwise use of the foreign-built M/V DIPLOMCY would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels must be submitted by the stated comment deadline.