Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. MARAD-2026-1654
Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V BACK OFF
Transportation Department, Maritime Administration — observed across 2 documents over 0 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
A ship owner is requesting permission from the Maritime Administration to operate the foreign-built passenger ship M/V Back Off between U.S. ports, which federal law usually forbids. Ferry, cruise, and water-taxi operators should comment by November 9 if this exemption could affect your costs or competition.
First seen
Oct 8, 2026
Last seen
Oct 8, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Monday, November 9, 2026
Stage timeline
Notice·Oct 8, 2026·91 FR 64460
Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V BACK OFF
comments close Nov 9, 2026#2026-20588
Notice·Oct 8, 2026·91 FR 64457
Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V BACK OFF
comments close Nov 9, 2026#2026-20584