Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade
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This notice invites public comments on a proposal to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V RAVENBLUE, in U.S. coastwise trade. The goal is to assess if this use negatively impacts U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are open until May 14, 2026, and participants should state their interest and provide supporting documentation on potential adverse effects.
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Key Changes
- Request for public comments on foreign-built vessel use
- Assessment of impact on U.S. shipbuilders and businesses
- Deadline for comments set for May 14, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Include agency name, DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0531, commenter's name, mailing address, email address, or telephone number in all submissions
Submit comments in English language only
Submit comments on the proposed foreign-built small passenger vessel (M/V RAVENBLUE) use in U.S. coastwise trade on or before May 14, 2026
Include in comments the vessel name, statement of commenter's interest in the request, and supporting documentation demonstrating undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses
Submit comments through Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov) or by mail/hand delivery to the Docket Management Facility, identified with DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0531