H.R. 5428 would direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiVessel Navigation and beSafety Improvement Act - Directs the firstCoast Guard's Commandant to provideissue regulations requiring: (1) that any pilot serving on a detailed summaryself-propelled, commercial vessel of at least 300 gross tons carry and use a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes and capable of being connected to an Automatic Identification System; and (2) related pilot training.

Allows the Commandant to exempt a pilot by certifying that such a device is not necessary where the bill!)pilot operates.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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== Points in Favor ==

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