S 1505
Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve how the Coast Guard handles search and rescue operations involving commercial vessels. It requires the Coast Guard to update its regulations for vessel response plans, specifically mandating that vessels provide regular updates to the families of crew members during a rescue mission. Crucially, the bill also establishes a requirement for immediate notification to the next of kin if a crew member is rescued, dies, or their remains are recovered during a search and rescue operation.
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