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Amphibious Vessel Safety: New Rules for Passengers and Crew

New regulations aim to enhance the safety of passengers on amphibious vessels, which operate on both land and water. They introduce mandatory crew training, vessel construction requirements, and safety procedures, such as checking weather forecasts and unbuckling seatbelts before water entry. This will make journeys on these vehicles safer for everyone.
Key points
Requirement for amphibious vessels to be designed to remain afloat even if flooded, increasing survival chances in an accident.
Obligation to check weather forecasts before and during water operations and to seek refuge in bad weather, protecting against dangerous situations.
Rule to inform passengers about unbuckling seatbelts before water entry and for crew to visually verify this, facilitating evacuation.
Introduction of mandatory annual safety training for crew, including emergency response and evacuation, enhancing their readiness for threats.
Interim requirements for non-compliant vessels, such as canopy removal or installation of additional pumps and alarms, increasing safety until full compliance.
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Additional Information
To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 6831
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Process start date: 2022-02-25