Act of December 23, 1963, to amend Public Law 86-518 and section 506 of
the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to authorize the amendment of contracts
between shipowners and the United States dealing with vessels whose
life has been extended by Public Law 86-518. (Public Law No. 225,
88th Cong.)‒‒‒‒‒‒
Act of December 23, 1963, to amend section 511 (h) of the Merchant Marine
Act, 1936, as amended, in order to extend the time for commitment of
construction reserve funds. (Public Law No. 227, 88th Cong.)‒‒‒‒‒‒‒‒
Act of February 29, 1964, to amend the provisions of section 15 of the
Shipping Act, 1916, to provide for the exemption of certain terminal
leases from penalties. (Public Law No. 275, 88th Cong.)----
Act of August 10, 1964, to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order
to provide for the reimbursement of certain vessel construction ex-
penses. (Public Law No. 410, 88th Cong.) –
Act of August 11, 1964, to permit the vessel United States ship Alabama
to pass through the Panama Canal without payment of tolls. (Public
Law No. 420, 88th Cong.).
Act of August 13, 1964, to provide medical care for certain persons en-
gaged on board a vessel in the care, preservation, or navigation of such
vessel. (Public Law No. 424, 88th Cong.) ––.
Act of August 14, 1964, to amend title 10. United States Code, to authorize
increased fees for the sale of United States Naval Oceanographic Office
publications. (Public Law No. 436, 88th Cong.)----
Act of August 22, 1964, to amend title 12 of the Merchant Marine Act,
1936, in order to remove certain limitations with respect to war risk
insurance issued under the provisions of such title. (Public Law No.
478, 88th Cong.) ---
Act of August 30, 1964, to amend the Act of June 12, 1960, for the correction
of inequities in the construction of fishing vessels. (Public Law No.
498, 88th Cong.).
Act of August 30, 1964, to amend the Federal Employees Compensation
Act, as amended, to provide appeal rights to employees of the Canal Zone
Government, and the Panama Canal Company. (Public Law No. 508,
88th Cong.) ‒‒‒‒‒
Act of September 3, 1964, (extract from) to establish a land and water
conservation fund to assist the States and Federal agencies in meeting
present and future outdoor recreation demands and needs of the Amer-
ican people. (Public Law No. 578, 88th Cong.)----
Act of September 12, 1964, to amend section 511 (h) of the Merchant Marine
Act, 1936, as amended, in order to extend the time for commitment of
construction reserve funds. (Public Law No. 595, 88th Cong.) __.
Act of September 22, 1964, to provide for an investigation and study to
determine a site for the construction of a sea level canal connecting the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. (Public Law No. 609, 88th Cong.)-------
Act of June 30, 1965, to provide that Commissioners of the Federal Mari-
time Commission shall hereafter be appointed for a term of 5 years.
(Public Law No. 56, 89th Cong.)---
Act of July 7, 1965, to provide for the continuation of authority to develop
American-flag carriers and promote the foreign commerce of the United
States through the use of mobile trade fairs. (Public Law No. 66, 89th
Act of November 6, 1966, to require evidence of adequate financial respon-
sibility to pay judgment for personal injury or death, or to repay fares
in the event of nonperformance of voyages, to establish minimum
standards for passenger vessels, and to require disclosure of construction
details on passenger vessels. (Public Law No. 777, 89th Cong.) –
Act of November 6, 1966, to amend the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended,
to authorize exemption from the provisions of the act. (Public Law No.
778, 89th Cong.) -
Act of September 5, 1967, to amend section 209 of the Merchant Marine
Act, 1936, so as to require future authorization of funds for certain pro-
grams of the Maritime Administration. (Public Law No. 81, 90th Cong.)-
Act of December 6, 1967, to amend section 27 of the Shipping Act, 1916.
(Public Law No. 177, 90th Cong.)--
Act of December 10, 1967, to provide for construction aid for certain pas-
senger vessels operating on the inland rivers and waterways. (Public Law
No. 183, 90th Cong.).
Act of December 14, 1967, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to
guarantee certain loans made to the National Maritime Historical
Society for the purpose of restoring and returning to the United States
the last surviving Âmerican square-rigged merchant ship, the Kaiulani.
(Public Law No. 194, 90th Cong.) ----
Act of December 14, 1967, to authorize the exchange of certain vessels for
conversion and operation in unsubsidized service between the west coast
of the United States and the Territory of Guam. (Public Law No. 195,
90th Cong.)--
Act of December 18, 1967, to increase the Federal ship mortgage insurance
available in the case of certain oceangoing tugs and barges. (Public Law
No. 215, 90th Cong.).
Act of June 15, 1968, to change the provision with respect to the maximum
rate of interest permitted on loans and mortgages insured under title XI
of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936. (Public Law No. 341, 90th Cong.)-- 1028
Act of June 22, 1968, to remove certain limitations on ocean cruises.
(Public Law No. 358, 90th Cong.).
Act of June 22, 1968, providing for an investigation and study to determine
a site for the construction of a sea-level canal connecting the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans. (Public Law No. 359, 90th Cong.) -
Act of July 11, 1968, to exempt certain vessels engaged in the fishing in-
dustry from the requirements of certain laws. (Public Law No. 397,
90th Cong.) -
Act of July 26, 1968, to amend the act prohibiting fishing in the territorial
waters of the United States and in certain other areas by vessels other
than vessels of the United States and by persons in charge of such ves-
sels. (Public Law No. 427, 90th Cong.) -
Act of July 27, 1968, to extend until November 1, 1970, the period for com-
pliance with certain safety standards in the case of passenger vessels
operating in the inland waters and waterways. (Public Law No. 435,
90th Cong.)-
Act of August 9, 1968, to authorize appropriations for certain maritime
programs of the Department of Commerce. (Public Law No. 471, 90th
Cong.).
Act of August 11, 1968, to amend further section 27 of the Merchant Ma-
rine Act, 1920. (Public Law No. 474, 90th Cong.)---.
Act of August 11, 1968, to amend title II of the Marine Resources and
Engineering Development Act of 1966. (Public Law No. 477, 90th
Cong.).
Act of August 12, 1968, relative to the unlawful seizure of fishing vessels
of the United States by foreign countries. (Public Law No. 482, 90th
Cong.)..
Act of October 4, 1968, to extend the provisions of the Commercial Fish-
eries Research and Development Act of 1964. (Public Law No. 551,
90th Cong.)--
Act of October 12, 1968, to amend section 502 of the Merchant Marine
Act, 1936, relating to cnstruction-differential subsidies. (Public Law
An Act To establish a United States Shipping Board for the purpose of encouraging, developing, and creating a naval auxiliary and naval reserve and a merchant marine to meet the requirements of the commerce of the United States with its Territories and possessions and with foreign countries; to regulate carriers by water engaged in the foreign and interstate commerce of the United States; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That when used in this Act: The term "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" means a common carrier, except ferryboats running on regular routes, engaged in the transportation by water of passengers or property between the United States or any of its Districts, Territories, or possessions and a foreign country, whether in the import or export trade: Provided, That a cargo boat commonly called an ocean tramp shall not be deemed such "common carrier by water in foreign commerce." The term "common carrier by water in interstate commerce" means a common carrier engaged in the transportation by water of passengers or property on the high seas or the Great Lakes on regular routes from port to port between one State, Territory, District, or possession of the United States and any other State, Territory, District, or possession of the United States, or between places in the same Territory, District, or possession.
The term "common carrier by water" means a common carrier by water in foreign commerce or a common carrier by water in interstate commerce on the high seas or the Great Lakes on regular routes from port to port.
The term "other person subject to this Act" means any person not included in the term "common carrier by water," carrying on the business of forwarding or furnishing wharfage, dock, warehouse, or other terminal facilities in connection with a common carrier by
The term "person" includes corporations, partnerships, and associations, existing under or authorized by the laws of the United States, or any State, Territory, District, or possession thereof, or of any foreign country.
ŠEO. 2. That within the meaning of this Act no corporation, partnership, or association shall be deemed a citizen of the United States unless the controlling interest therein is owned by citizens of the United States, and, in the case of a corporation, unless its president and managing directors are citizens of the United States and the corporation itself is organized under the laws of the United States or of a State, Territory, District, or possession thereof.
The provisions of this Act shall apply to receivers and trustees of all persons to whom the Act applies, and to the successors or assignees of such persons.
SEO. 3. That a board is hereby created, to be known as the United States Shipping Board, and hereinafter referred to as the board. The board shall be composed of five commissioners, to be appointed
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