U.S. Congress - S.2430 Maritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007
S.2430 - Maritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007
A bill to prevent maritime emergencies, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: A bill to prevent maritime emergencies, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Maritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007 as introduced.
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12/6/2007--Introduced.Maritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to command, using the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), the pilot of a vessel to modify the speed or direction of a vessel in an emergency or hazarOfficial Summary
12/6/2007--Introduced.Maritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to command, using the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), the pilot of a vessel to modify the speed or direction of a vessel in an emergency or hazardous conditions as determined by the local Coast Guard (CG) VTS director. Prohibits the filing of a civil action for damages against the Secretary or any officer in the exercise of their authority under this Act in any federal or state court. Requires a federally licensed pilot of a vessel to carry and use a laptop computer equipped with a navigation system in cases where state or local pilotage authorities determine that the use of such computer is practical and necessary.
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