legislation: 97-hr-7038

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97-hr-7038 97 hr 7038 Maritime Safety Act of 1982 Transportation and Public Works 1982-08-19 1982-08-30 Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. House Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] NC D J000256 0 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. 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z  

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