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United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Federal Maritime Commission. Agency Reorganisation and Delegations of Authority. Final Rules (46 CFR Parts 501, 502).

Adoption: 2000-12-27 | Date of entry into force: 2000-12-27 | USA-2000-R-58780

Makes provision for reorganisation of the Federal Maritime Commission, and for delegation of authority to certain Federal Maritime Commission bureaus.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Qualification for Tankermen and for Persons in Charge of Transfers of Dangerous Liquids and Liquified Gases Rule (33 CFR Parts 154, 155, 156) (46 CFR Parts 13, 15, 30, 35, 98, 105).

Adoption: 1997-04-25 | Date of entry into force: 1997-06-09 | USA-1997-R-46836

Sets forth qualifications for tankermen and for persons in charge of handling, transfer, and transport of oil and certain hazardous liquid cargoes in bulk on board vessels.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Reemployment Rights of Certain Merchant Seamen Rule (46 CFR Part 349).

Adoption: 1997-01-30 | Date of entry into force: 1997-02-06 | USA-1997-R-45987

Amends provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to grant reemployment rights and other benefits to certain merchant seamen serving on vessels used by the United States for war, armed conflict, national emergency or maritime mobilization. Made under the Maritime Security Act of 1996.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Attestation by Employers Using Alien Crewmembers for Longshore Activities in U.S. Ports Rule (29 CFR Part 506)

Adoption: 1992-09-01 | Date of entry into force: 1992-10-08 | USA-1992-R-31127

Regulations promulgated by the Employment and Training Administration and the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labour in respect of the filing and enforcement of attestations by employers seeking to use alien crewmembers to perform longshore work at U.S. ports as required under the Immigration and Nationality act as amended by the Immigration Act 1990.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Amendment to International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 Rule (33 CFR Part 81)

Adoption: 1991-03-19 | Date of entry into force: 1991-04-19 | USA-1991-R-30007

On March 19, 1991, the President proclaimed the 1989 amendment to the Regulations of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), which has entered into force for the United States of America on April 19, 1991. This Rule publishes the President's Proclamation and revises the text of the 72 COLREGS to include the 1989 amendment.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Bulk Hazardous Materials Rule (46 CFR Part 153)

Adoption: 1990-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-07 | USA-1990-R-22427

Amendments to tables of the Coast Guard summarizing the minimum requirements for the carriage of liquid, liquefied gas, or compressed gas hazardous materials in bulk by tankship. These amendments are necessary to align the minimum requirements in the table with those approved by the International Maritime Organization for inclusion in its Chemical Codes applicable to tankships, and should result in a reduction in maritime pollution from tankships.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Former Overseas Employees Rule (5 CFR Parts 315 and 316)

Adoption: 1990-10-22 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-23 | USA-1990-R-20961

Interim regulations, with comments requested, to reduce the length of Federal service (to 12 months) that working family members of U.S. civilian and military personnel assigned overseas must complete in order to qualify for subsequent appointment to career positions on returning to the United States.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Programs for Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel Rule (46 CFR Part 16)

Adoption: 1990-09-27 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-02 | USA-1990-R-22324

Revision of the pre-employment drug-testing requirement for "large" and "medium" employers in order to relieve them of an unintended economic burden caused by implementation of pre-employment testing before implementation of random testing.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Intervals for Required Internal Examination and Hydrostatic Testing of Pressure Vessel Type Cargo Tanks on Barges Rule (46 CFR Parts 38, 54, 98 and 151)

Adoption: 1990-08-16 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-16 | USA-1990-R-22325

Amendments to the regulations that govern internal inspection and hydrostatic test intervals for pressure vessel type cargo tanks on barges that transport liquefied gaseous cargoes and Grade A flammable liquids.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Programs for Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel; Pre-Employment Testing Rule (46 CFR Part 16)

Adoption: 1990-01-03 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-08 | USA-1990-R-9647

Final rule revising the pre-employment drug testing requirement for marine employers having more than 50 employees.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Licensing of Maritime Personnel Rule (33 CFR Part 155 and 46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 12, 15, 26, 30, 31, 35, 151, 157, 175 and 185 to 187)

Adoption: 1988-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1989-02-03 | USA-1988-R-7579

Amendments concerning certain provisions relating to the licensing of individuals, the registration of staff officers, and the manning of vessels.

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Uninspected Vessel Requirements. Public Law 100-540 (H.R. 4557).

Adoption: 1988-10-28 | USA-1988-L-7467

Amends title 46 of the US Code to require alerting and locating equipment on manned uninspected vessels, to provide for exemptions and to increase penalties for certain violations.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Incinerator Vessels Rule (46 CFR Parts 150 and 153)

Adoption: 1988-03-16 | USA-1988-R-6292

Safety rules for incinerator vessels carrying liquid hazardous wastes in bulk for the purpose of incineration at sea.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Lifesaving Equipment Immersion Suits Rule (46 CFR Part 160)

Adoption: 1987-09-22 | USA-1987-R-4615

Intended to bring regulations on immersion suits into conformity with the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Licensing of Maritime Personnel Rule (46 CFR Parts 1, 10, 15, 26, 35, 157, 175 and 185 to 187)

Adoption: 1987-06-03 | Date of entry into force: 1987-12-01 | USA-1987-R-4609

Amends the regulations governing the licensing of individuals, the registration of staff officers and the manning of vessels.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Licensing of Pilots Rule (46 CFR Part 10)

Adoption: 1987-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 1987-12-01 | USA-1987-R-4607

Contains professional requirements for licensing vessel pilots.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Lifesaving Equipment; Immersion Suits Rule (46 CFR Part 160)

Adoption: 1986-12-18 | USA-1986-R-3157

Revises the specifications for approval of exposure suits with the intention of ensuring conformity with the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended.

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Shipping - Partial Revision. Public Law 98-89 (S. 46).

Adoption: 1983-08-26 | USA-1983-L-10040

Revises, consolidates and enacts certain laws related to vessels and seamen as subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping". Includes provisions as to shipping articles agreements, discharge, wages, protection and relief of seamen.

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

U.S.C. TITLE 46 - Shipping. -

Adoption: 1983-08-26 | USA-1983-L-80879

SUBTITLE I - General
SUBTITLE II - Vessels and Seamen
* Chapter 21 - General
* Chapter 23 - Operation of Vessels Generally
* Chapter 31 - General
* Chapter 32 - Management of Vessels
* Chapter 33 - Inspection Generally
* Chapter 35 - Carriage of Passengers
* Chapter 37 - Carriage of Liquid Bulk Dangerous Cargoes
* Chapter 41 - Uninspected Vessels Generally
* Chapter 43 - Recreational Vessels
* Chapter 45 - Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
* Chapter 47 - Abandonment of Barges
* Chapter 51 - Load Lines
* Chapter 61 - Reporting Marine Casualties
* Chapter 63 - Investigating Marine Casualties
* Chapter 71 - Licenses and Certificates of Registry
* Chapter 73 - Merchant Mariners' Documents
* Chapter 75 - General Procedures for Licensing, Certification, and Documentation
* Chapter 77 - Suspension and Revocation
* Chapter 81 - General
* Chapter 83 - Masters and Officers
* Chapter 85 - Pilots
* Chapter 87 - Unlicensed Personnel
* Chapter 89 - Small Vessel Manning
* Chapter 91 - Tank Vessel Manning Standards
* Chapter 93 - Great Lakes Pilotage
* Chapter 101 - General
* Chapter 103 - Foreign and Intercoastal Voyages
* Chapter 105 - Coastwise Voyages
* Chapter 106 - Fishing Voyages
* Chapter 107 - Effects of Deceased Seamen
* Chapter 109 - Proceedings on Unseaworthiness
* Chapter 111 - Protection and Relief
* Chapter 112 - Merchant Mariner Benefits
* Chapter 113 - Official Logbooks
* Chapter 115 - Offenses and Penalties
* Chapter 121 - Documentation of Vessels
* Chapter 123 - Numbering Undocumented Vessels
* Chapter 125 - Vessel Identification System
* Chapter 131 - Recreational Boating Safety
* Chapter 141 - General
* Chapter 143 - Convention Measurement
* Chapter 145 - Regulatory Measurement
* Chapter 147 - Penalties
SUBTITLE III - Maritime Liability
* Chapter 301 - General
* Chapter 313 - Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens
[SUBTITLE IV - Reserved]
SUBTITLE V - Merchant Marine
* Chapter 531 - Maritime Security Fleet
SUBTITLE VI - Miscellaneous
* Chapter 701 - Port Security

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act to amend the Shipping Act 1916 to exempt collective bargaining and related agreements from regulation by the Federal Maritime Commission. Public Law 96-325 (H.R. 6613).

Adoption: 1980-08-08 | USA-1980-L-11907

Amends sections 1, 15 and 45.

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety and Health Standards for Maritime Employment Rule (29 CFR Parts 1915 to 1919)

Adoption: 1974-05-28 | USA-1974-R-15308

Safety and health standards for shiprepairing (1915), shipbuilding (1916), shipbreaking (1917), longshoring (1918) and gear certification (1919).

United States of America - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Transportation or Storage of Explosives or Other Dangerous Articles or Substances and Combustible Liquids on Board Cargo Vessels Rule (46 CFR Part 146)

Adoption: 1973-01-30 | USA-1973-R-16047

Inter alia, adds a new Subpart 146.19 (Detailed regulations governing radioactive materials).

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

Harbors and Navigation [A.S.C.A. Title 20]. -

Adoption: 1971 | USA-1971-L-105137

The purpose of this chapter to establish certain standards for the protection and promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of people of the Territory of American Samoa; to encourage the orderly scheduling and safe operation of vessels in interisland and coastwise traffic in American Samoa and adjacent waters; to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by preventing unfair competition by and between vessels operating in American Samoa; to provide for fair and uniform rates, procedures, and regulations dealing with vessels operating in interisland and coastwise shipping in American Samoa and adjacent waters.

Chapters:
01 (Reserved)
02 Marine Inspection, Certification, License
03 Boat Operations
04 Regulation of Trade
05 Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Act
06-10 (Reserved)
11 Harbor General Provisions
12 Ports of Entry
13 Pratique
14 Pilotage
15 Mooring and Unmooring
16 Dockage and Wharfage
17 Health and Safety

United States of America - Seafarers - Law, Act

U.S.C. TITLE 14 - Coast Guard. -

Adoption: 1949-08-04 | USA-1949-L-96822

PART I - REGULAR COAST GUARD (sections 1 - 693)
CHAPTER 1 - Establishment and Duties (sections 1 - 5)
CHAPTER 3 - Composition and Organization (sections 41 - 59)
CHAPTER 5 - Functions and Powers (sections 81 - 101)
CHAPTER 7 - Cooperation with other Agencies (sections 141 - 153)
CHAPTER 9 - Coast Guard Academy (sections 181 - 199)
CHAPTER 11 - Personnel (sections 211 - 440)
CHAPTER 13 - Pay, Allowances, Awards and Other Rights and Benefits
CHAPTER 15 - Acquisitions (sections 561 - 581)
CHAPTER 17 - Administration (sections 631 - 677)
CHAPTER 18 - Coast Guard Housing Authorities (sections 680 - 689)
CHAPTER 19 - Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program
PART II - COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY (sections 701 - 894)