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FEDERALhearing transcript

Proposed Authorization for 'Montauk' and 'Glenbrook' Vessels to Carry Government Cargo

Original title: Authorizing carriage of 50-50 cargoes by vessels "Montauk" and "Glenbrook." Hearings before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce, United States Senate, Eighty - Seventh Congress, Second Session, on S. 3649, a bill to provide that the vessels Montauk and Glenbrook may be United States-flag commercial vessels for the purposes of Section 901(b) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, September 6 and 13, 1962.

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document covers Senate subcommittee hearings regarding S. 3649, a bill that would designate two specific vessels, the 'Montauk' and the 'Glenbrook', as s. This designation would allow these ships to carry government-impelled '50-50' cargoes under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.

Why it matters

The bill determines whether two specific ships are legally eligible to participate in the transport of government-funded cargo, which is restricted to U.S.-flagged vessels under federal law.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Owners of the Montauk and Glenbrook

The bill would grant their vessels the legal status required to bid on and carry government-impelled cargo.

Indirectly affected

U.S. Merchant Marine industry

The inclusion of additional vessels in the U.S.-flag fleet affects the availability of ships for government cargo transport.

Key Facts

  • The Senate subcommittee held hearings on September 6 and 13, 1962, regarding S. 3649.
  • The bill seeks to grant 'U.S.-flag commercial vessel' status to the ships 'Montauk' and 'Glenbrook'.
  • This status is required to comply with Section 901(b) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.
  • Section 901(b) mandates that a portion of government-impelled cargo must be transported on U.S.-flagged vessels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 3649?
It aims to allow the vessels 'Montauk' and 'Glenbrook' to be classified as s so they can legally carry government-impelled cargo.
What are '50-50' cargoes?
These refer to government-impelled shipments that, under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, must be transported by U.S.-flagged vessels.

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Legislative Exception for Specific Vessels

The bill represents a targeted legislative effort to grant specific vessels eligibility for government contracts, rather than a general change to maritime law.

MontaukGlenbrookS. 3649

Connected Entities

Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Glenbrook, Montauk and 1 more
otherMerchant Marine Act, 1936“The underlying law governing cargo transport requirements.”Map →
otherGlenbrook“Vessel proposed for U.S.-flag commercial status.”Map →
otherMontauk“Vessel proposed for U.S.-flag commercial status.”Map →
OrganizationMerchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee“The committee holding the hearings.”Map →

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