3.0.0 3204 2020-02-12T18:55:28Z 2020-02-12T18:55:28Z Senate S S 2008-06-26 110 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2008-06-26T19:32:15Z Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 110 6408 HR 2008-06-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Identical bill CRS 2008-06-26 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2008-06-26 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress K000148 Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] JOHN KERRY D MA FORBES N C000174 Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] Thomas Carper D DE R. 2008-06-26 True Transportation and Public Works Arrest Civil actions and liability Coast guard Congress Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation Death Environmental Protection Environmental monitoring Evidence (Law) Fines (Penalties) Governmental investigations Identification of criminals International Affairs Jurisdiction Labor and Employment Law Liability (Law) Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine pollution Marine safety Maritime law Merchant seamen Missing persons Negligence Passenger ships Personnel records Rape Security measures Shipbuilding Terrorism Video tape recording Waste disposal in the ocean Women Wrongful death Transportation and Public Works 00 2008-06-26 Introduced in Senate 2009-02-19T15:47:13Z Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 - Sets forth cruise vessel security and safety requirements concerning: (1) vessel design and construction; (2) crew access to passenger staterooms; (3) log book entry and reporting of deaths, missing individuals, and alleged crimes; (4) database of crewmembers terminated due to commission of a crime; (5) maintenance of rape kits on board; (6) crime scene investigation training and certification for vessel crewmembers; (7) video surveillance to monitor crime; and (8) posting of certain safety information.

Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.

Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (Secretary) to dispatch Coast Guard personnel on vessels to deter or respond to terrorism or transportation security incidents. Authorizes use of such personnel to act as: (1) environmental observers to monitor compliance with federal laws regarding the discharge of waste into U.S. waters; and (2) public safety officers to assist vessel passengers and crew with reporting and investigation of crimes, securing of suspects, and collection of crime evidence.

Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the security needs of a passenger vessel depending on the number of passengers on the vessel, with recommendations for security improvements.

Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to extend from three to 12 miles from the U.S. shore the high seas jurisdiction wherein a death by a wrongful act, neglect, or default of a person or vessel will allow the personal representative of the decedent to bring a civil action in admiralty.

]]> Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 Short Titles as Introduced Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 Display Title Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate 2008-06-26T04:00:00Z 2008-06-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.