Search Results: keywords:"maritime law"

  • H. R. 8215 — To exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:484

    H.R. 8215, titled the "American LNG First Act of 2023," proposes an exemption for certain vessels from the coastwise endorsement requirements for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States. Under this bill, specially documented ships can transport LNG...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill means that some special ships can move liquid gas around America without normal rules, unless these ships have anything to do with Russia or China. It's like saying only certain ships can play in the sandbox, but not if they're from those other countries.

  • H. R. 1836 — An Act To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:5,010

    H.R. 1836, titled the “Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023,” aims to make technical corrections to U.S. maritime laws, specifically focusing on ocean shipping authorities. The bill amends various sections of title 46 of the United States Code to update terminology, address...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like fixing some rules for big boats and shipping to make sure everyone plays fair and doesn't cheat. It also checks if any strange technology from other countries is causing problems.

  • 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.