Navigational protocols

The Commandant, in consultation with the Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall examine and provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a detailed written briefing to not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act regarding the navigational protocols used by foreign allied nations governing vessel operations in fog or other low-visibility conditions, and how such nations employ advanced navigation technologies and vessel traffic services, including remote sensing, LiDAR, vessel tracking technologies, data analytics and machine-learning tools, and uncrewed systems to monitor visibility and improve safety and efficiency of vessels operations, including an assessment of the types of data collected through such technologies and the methods used to communicate that information.