NMTA will be introducing legislation this legislative session, which begins tomorrow, to make it easier for boats to visit our world-class waters. Currently, any foreign-flagged vessel that is over 500 tons and 200 feet is required to have a pilot on board (if the boat is foreign-flagged, under 200 feet and 500 tons, there is an exemption process that allows them to access our area without a pilot). NMTA's bill would increase the ability to get an exemption by increasing the amount of tonnage eligible for an exemption from 500 to 750 tons. The exemption process would remain. 750 tons is in line with San Francisco, which is hosting the next America's Cup.
Additionally, President Obama signed the America's Cup Act of 2011, which provides an exemption for foreign-flagged boats to move owners and charter guests between ports if they are involved in the America's Cup regatta and related events.
Specifics on the federal legislation: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-3321
The America's Cup World Series regatta will begin this summer in Newport from June 23-July 1 and San Francisco this summer.
Additionally, President Obama signed the America's Cup Act of 2011, which provides an exemption for foreign-flagged boats to move owners and charter guests between ports if they are involved in the America's Cup regatta and related events.
Specifics on the federal legislation: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-3321
The America's Cup World Series regatta will begin this summer in Newport from June 23-July 1 and San Francisco this summer.
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