Maritime Safety Act of 2018
USA115th CongressHR-6175| House
| Updated: 11/13/2018
Duncan D. Hunter
Republican Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Maritime Safety Act of 2018 This bill addresses the following to enhance maritime safety: (1) domestic vessel compliance with applicable vessels and seamen requirements, (2) safety management systems, (3) equipment requirements, (4) voyage data recorder requirements, (5) survival and locating equipment, (6) training of Coast Guard personnel, (7) flag-state guidance and supplements for documented freight vessels, (8) marine safety strategy and marine safety implementation status, (9) oversight of recognized organizations that act of behalf of the Coast Guard, and (10) timely weather forecasts. The major marine casualty property damage threshold is increased to $2 million.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.
Transportation and Public Works
Atmospheric science and weatherCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency communications systemsEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment studies and investigationsMarine and inland water transportationPerformance measurementTransportation safety and security
Maritime Safety Act of 2018
USA115th CongressHR-6175| House
| Updated: 11/13/2018
Maritime Safety Act of 2018 This bill addresses the following to enhance maritime safety: (1) domestic vessel compliance with applicable vessels and seamen requirements, (2) safety management systems, (3) equipment requirements, (4) voyage data recorder requirements, (5) survival and locating equipment, (6) training of Coast Guard personnel, (7) flag-state guidance and supplements for documented freight vessels, (8) marine safety strategy and marine safety implementation status, (9) oversight of recognized organizations that act of behalf of the Coast Guard, and (10) timely weather forecasts. The major marine casualty property damage threshold is increased to $2 million.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.
Duncan D. Hunter
Republican Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
Transportation and Public Works
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Atmospheric science and weatherCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency communications systemsEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment studies and investigationsMarine and inland water transportationPerformance measurementTransportation safety and security