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Passenger Vessel Facilitation: New Rules for Coastal Cruises and Crews

This act aims to ease passenger vessel travel between U.S. ports, including via foreign ports. It modifies rules on vessel ownership, crew composition, and landing permits for seafarers, potentially impacting the availability and cost of cruise travel for citizens.
Key points
Repeals restrictions on passenger vessel voyages between U.S. ports, potentially increasing available routes.
Adjusts vessel ownership and crew requirements for passenger vessels, which may affect the maritime labor market.
Simplifies rules for landing permits for foreign crew members, potentially streamlining port operations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1992
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-06-09