S 1441 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
A bill to require certain safety equipment on vessels and mobile offshore drilling units, and for other purposes.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1983-06-09)
Plain Language Summary
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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.…
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Cosponsors (3)
3 Republicans