A bill to improve the requirements for licensing of Federal pilots for steam vessels.
Federal Pilotage Improvement Act - Directs the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard to establish eligibility requirements for the issuance of a license to pilot any steam vessel.
Sets forth requirements which must be met before a person may be issued such a license. States that such requirements shall include a minimum age of 21 years, sound health, a demonstrated ability to pilot such a vessel, and adequate knowledge of the waters to be navigated.
Provides that no license shall be valid for a term longer than three years. Authorizes the Commandant to revoke or suspend any such license upon evidence of specified acts including: negiligence, unskillfulness, and violation of applicable laws.
Defines terms as used in this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
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