Safer Seas Act: Enhancing Safety and Accountability in the Maritime Industry
The December 2022 enactment of the Safer Seas Act (SSA) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 marks a pivotal shift in the federal government’s handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) incidents aboard vessels. The following is intended to help senior maritime industry leaders understand the impact of the new law on their operations and ensure compliance with these emerging regulatory requirements.