Maritime Safety Act of 1982

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 19 August 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 August 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 August 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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