# 2026-11755: Foreign Vessel M/V LIVE BAIT III Eyes U.S. Waters

2026-11755, Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V LIVE BAIT III, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Maritime Administration published 2026-06-11, effective Submit comments on or before July 13, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-18).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11755
- As of: 2026-06-18
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11755
- Title: Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V LIVE BAIT III
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Maritime Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 35607
- Published: 2026-06-11
- Effective: Submit comments on or before July 13, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-07-13
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-18

## In one line

Foreign Vessel M/V LIVE BAIT III Eyes U.S. Waters

## Summary

The Maritime Administration is checking if a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V LIVE BAIT III, can be used for U.S. coastal trips without hurting American boat builders or businesses. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until July 13, 2026, to share them. This could open doors for new boats but also affects local shipbuilders and operators.

## Abstract

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 proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

## Effects PRIA read

- Possible harm to U.S. boat builders: cost, medium. MARAD is considering whether the foreign-built M/V LIVE BAIT III may be allowed to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. If MARAD approves the request, interested parties may argue the decision would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coa…
- Foreign-built vessel may gain coastwise use: benefit, medium. Under 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), MARAD may determine that an eligible small passenger vessel (authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire) can receive a coastwise trade endorsement. MARAD has received a determination request for the foreign-built M/V LIVE BAIT III; if MARAD and the Coast Guard…

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## Sources
- [2026-11755 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/11/2026-11755/request-notice-use-of-foreign-built-small-passenger-vessel-in-united-states-coastwise-trade-mv-live)
- [2026-11755 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-11/pdf/2026-11755.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11755 (as of 2026-06-18).