Search Results: keywords:"coastwise endorsement"

  • S. 3665 — To establish a process for waiver of coastwise endorsement requirements.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:755

    S. 3665, introduced by Mr. Lee in the Senate, aims to create a process that allows for temporary waivers of the coastwise endorsement requirements under certain conditions. These waivers can be requested when a product carrier that meets the statutory requirements is not...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3665 is a plan to let people skip a special boat license if they can't find a certain type of boat, but they have to show they really looked for it. The agencies need to tell the bosses in charge about these skips and why they allowed them.

  • S. 4540 — To enable passenger vessels that were not built in the United States to receive coastwise endorsement, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:346

    S. 4540 aims to allow passenger vessels that were not built in the United States to receive coastwise endorsements, which enable them to transport passengers between U.S. ports, including those accessed via foreign ports. This bill modifies section 12112(a)(2)(B) of the...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4540 is like a special permission slip letting ships not made in the US carry people from one US port to another, even if they make stops in other countries. These ships still have to follow all other rules unless the new rule says they don't.