To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules which require vessels operating in harbors in the United States to use state-of-the-art maritime vessel traffic control equipment, and for other purposes.
Maritime Navigation Technology and Research Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations which require vessels operating in a U.S. harbor to use state-of-the-art navigation, communication, and collision avoidance equipment that is compatible with Coast Guard vessel traffic systems.
Requires the Secretary to conduct research and development of vessel navigation technologies.
Establishes the Maritime Navigation Research Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on maritime research programs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
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