MARAD Comment Request on M/V CARPE DIEM Coastwise Passenger Service
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MARAD is reviewing a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V CARPE DIEM to operate in U.S. coastwise trade, carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. The agency is asking for public comments before deciding whether this use would harm U.S. vessel builders or businesses that already use U.S.-built vessels in coastwise passenger service. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Opens a public comment period on a request to use the foreign-built M/V CARPE DIEM in U.S. coastwise passenger service
- Focuses the review on whether the proposed service would harm U.S. vessel builders or U.S.-built vessel operators
- Sets June 22, 2026 as the deadline for public comments
Obligations
What this law requires
Any person submitting comments on the MARAD request must identify the submission with DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0762.
Public comments on the requested coastwise use determination must be submitted through regulations.gov or by mail/hand delivery to the DOT Docket Management Facility.