Crowley Maritime. one of Americas leading operators. already requires all hands on Its Inland vessels to be documented. By closing the loophole and requiring merchant mariner documents on Inland vessels we will increase safety and environmental protection at the same time. Appearing before the Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee. Mike Saccopresident of the Seafarers International Uniontestified that "the expansion of the documentation system to include currently undocumented personnel employed on barges and tugs will not only enable the Coast Guard to maintain oversight over these Individuals but will also Increase safety and reduce casualties." I agree and I urge my colleagues to support the bill.
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