A bill to promote maritime safety on the high seas and navigable waters of the United States.
Maritime Safety Act of 1982 - Prohibits vessels subject to Coast Guard inspection from being operated without such inspection. Subjects violators to fines under various Federal laws.
Requires vessel owners, operators, or agents to notify the Coast Guard about any vessel that may have been lost or imperiled. Subjects violators to fines.
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to contract with specified U.S. shipowners for installation of a marine satellite telecommunications system. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985.
Subject all acts of marine incompetency or misconduct committed by licensed personnel to Coast Guard jurisdiction.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
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