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Federal RegisterGovernmentRegulationTransportation PolicyMaritime RegulationForeign-Built VesselsCoastwise Trade

Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V FUN-SEAS

By Transportation Department, Maritime Administration · Oct 7, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the propos

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AuthorityThe notice establishes governmental authority to frame the request as a legitimate regulatory action.

SolicitationThe language explicitly invites public participation, positioning the agency as seeking external input.

Impact FramingThe notice frames the decision in terms of potential negative economic impact on domestic stakeholders, highlighting a protective stance toward U.S. industry.

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Missing context

The notice does not provide details about the specific vessel, the nature of the proposed service, the criteria MARAD will use to assess adverse effects, or any prior similar determinations for comparison.

Important context

The notice is a formal request for public comment on a regulatory determination that could affect domestic shipbuilding and coastwise trade, reflecting the agency’s statutory authority to evaluate foreign‑built passenger vessels under the coastwise trade rules.

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The document is primarily factual reporting of a regulatory notice; it contains no explicit opinion, only a statement of authority and a solicitation for comments.