A bill to require certain safety equipment on vessels and mobile offshore drilling units, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 9, 1983)
Requires certain vessels in ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service to: (1) provide a flotation device, light, and whistle for each life preserver and exposure suit carried; and (2) ensure that crewmembers wear exposure suits in at least one fire and boat drill each month.
Requires specified mobile oil-drilling units to: (1) carry an exposure suit and fully-equipped life preserver for each person onboard; (2) have exposure suits at watch and work stations; and (3) provide boat drills at least once a month.
Sets forth required components for exposure suits and exempts certain vessels from provisions of this Act.
What just happenedJun 9, 1983
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it