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.

Introduced 1983-06-09· Sponsored by Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1983-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans