MARAD Seeks Comments on Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel Request for M/V BOAT HAMPTON
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This notice opens a public comment period on whether the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V BOAT HAMPTON should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastwise trade, carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is asking whether this proposed use could harm U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in similar coastwise services. Comments are due by June 22, 2026, through regulations.gov or by mail/hand delivery.
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Key Changes
- Opens public comments on a request to use the foreign-built M/V BOAT HAMPTON in U.S. coastwise passenger service
- Focuses review on possible harm to U.S. vessel builders and U.S. operators using U.S.-built vessels
- Sets a June 22, 2026 deadline for comments under docket MARAD-2026-0794
Obligations
What this law requires
Any person submitting comments on the M/V BOAT HAMPTON determination request must submit them on or before June 22, 2026, through regulations.gov or by mail/hand delivery to the DOT Docket Management Facility.
Comment submissions must identify DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0794 and include the agency name as instructed in the notice.