# 2026-22703: Can the Island Vibez Bring Its Vibe to Coastwise Trade?

2026-22703, Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V ISLAND VIBEZ, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Maritime Administration published 2026-11-06, effective Submit comments on or before December 7, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-06).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22703
- As of: 2026-11-06
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22703
- Title: Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V ISLAND VIBEZ
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Maritime Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 70119
- Published: 2026-11-06
- Effective: Submit comments on or before December 7, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-12-07
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

## In one line

Can the Island Vibez Bring Its Vibe to Coastwise Trade?

## Summary

The Maritime Administration is checking if the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ISLAND VIBEZ can be used for U.S. coastwise trade without hurting American boat builders or businesses. They want your thoughts by December 7, 2026, before making a decision. This affects companies using small passenger boats and could impact local jobs and trade rules.

## 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

- Foreign-built 12‑passenger vessel may seek coastwise entry: mixed, medium. The foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ISLAND VIBEZ (a vessel proposed to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire) has an eligibility request pending for use in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will decide whether allowing the vessel to operate would be allowed only if it determines the use will…
- Public comment opportunity and requirements: benefit, low. You may submit comments about the M/V ISLAND VIBEZ request to DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-1750 by December 7, 2026, via regulations.gov or mail/hand delivery. Comments must state the vessel name, your interest, and provide supporting documentation showing any undue adverse effect; all comments wil…

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## Sources
- [2026-22703 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/06/2026-22703/request-notice-use-of-foreign-built-small-passenger-vessel-in-united-states-coastwise-trade-mv)
- [2026-22703 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-06/pdf/2026-22703.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22703 (as of 2026-11-06).