An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 111-311 to grant limits on liability for actions taken by an owner, operator, time charterer, master or mariner to defend a U.S. flagged vessel against attack by pirates. It also requires the secretary to work through the International Maritime Organization to establish agreements to promote coordinated action among flag- and port-states to protect against piracy.
Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ)Description
Amendment grants limits on liability for actions taken by an owner, operator, time charterer, master or mariner to defend a U.S. flagged vessel against attack by pirates. Amendment also requires the Secretary of the department which oversees the Coast Guard to work through the International Maritime Organization to establish agreements to promote coordinated action among flag- and port-states to protect against piracy.
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House amendment offered
October 23, 2009
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House amendment offered
October 23, 2009
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 23, 2009 • 9:59 AM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
October 23, 2009 • 9:59 AM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. LoBiondo.(consideration: CR H11721-11723; text: CR H11172)
October 23, 2009 • 9:50 AM
Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. LoBiondo. (consideration: CR H11721-11723; text: CR H11172)
October 23, 2009 • 9:50 AM
On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 23, 2009 • 9:59 AM