S. 2430 · 110th Congress
Maritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Boxer
- Introduced
- 2007-12-06
- Latest action
- 2007-12-06 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Maritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to command, using the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), the pilot of a vessel to modify the speed or direction of a vessel in an emergency or hazardous conditions as determined by the local Coast Guard (CG) VTS director. Prohibits the filing of a civil action for damages against the Secretary or any officer in the exercise of their authority under this Act in any federal or state court.
Requires a federally licensed pilot of a vessel to carry and use a laptop computer equipped with a navigation system in cases where state or local pilotage authorities determine that the use of such computer is practical and necessary.