Hearing

“Use and Regulation of Autonomous and Experimental Maritime Technologies”

Subcommittee: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Time: 02:00 PM Location: 2253 Rayburn HOB

Agenda

Focusing on increasingly automated and experimental technologies in the maritime industry, the hearing will examine commercial and United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard or Service) uses of these technologies and the regulatory changes necessary to assure their safe use.

Witnesses

Mr. T. Christian Spain
Vice President of Government Relations

American Maritime Officers
- Christian Spain Testimony
Mr. Patrick Lahey
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Triton Submarines
- Patrick Lahey Testimony
Mr. Michael Johnson
Chief Executive Officer

Sea Machines Robotics Inc.
- Michael Johnson Testimony
Mr. Sean Pribyl
Committee Member

Committee on Coast Guard Maritime Domain Awareness
- Sean Pribyl Testimony
Rear Admiral Todd Wiemers
Assistant Commandant for Capability (CG-7)

United States Coast Guard
Rear Admiral Wayne Arguin
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P)

United States Coast Guard
- Wayne Arguin Testimony