S. 2430 would prevent maritime emergencies.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogMaritime Emergency Prevention Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to editcommand, using the wiki and beVessel Traffic Service (VTS), the firstpilot of a vessel to providemodify the speed or direction of a detailed summaryvessel in an emergency or hazardous conditions as determined by the local Coast Guard (CG) VTS director. Prohibits the filing of a civil action for damages against the bill!)Secretary or any officer in the exercise of their authority under this Act in any federal or state court.

Requires a federally licensed pilot of a vessel to carry and use a laptop computer equipped with a navigation system in cases where state or local pilotage authorities determine that the use of such computer is practical and necessary.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 12/6/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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== Points in Favor ==

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