Maritime Safety Act of 2018
This bill addresses the following to enhance maritime safety: (1) domestic vessel compliance with applicable vessels and seamen requirements, (2) safety management systems, (3) equipment requirements, (4) voyage data recorder requirements, (5) survival and locating equipment, (6) training of Coast Guard personnel, (7) flag-state guidance and supplements for documented freight vessels, (8) marine safety strategy and marine safety implementation status, (9) oversight of recognized organizations that act of behalf of the Coast Guard, and (10) timely weather forecasts.
The major marine casualty property damage threshold is increased to $2 million.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-13 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798. | House floor actions |
| 2018-11-13 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019. | House floor actions |
| 2018-06-27 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2018-06-27 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2018-06-27 | Committee | Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged. | House committee actions |
| 2018-06-22 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. | House committee actions |
| 2018-06-21 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2018-06-21 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |