Urges the Public Utilities Commission to establish a dedicated panel for overseeing intrastate water carriers and maritime commerce.

The bill urges the Public Utilities Commission to create a dedicated panel for overseeing intrastate water carriers and maritime commerce. It highlights the importance of maritime transportation in Hawaii's internal supply chain and emphasizes the need for specialized regulatory focus. The bill encourages coordination between the PUC, Department of Transportation, maritime operators, labor, and other stakeholders to improve regulatory decisions and system-wide outcomes.

Urges the Public Utilities Commission to establish a dedicated panel for overseeing intrastate water carriers and maritime commerce.

The bill urges the Public Utilities Commission to create a dedicated panel for overseeing intrastate water carriers and maritime commerce. It highlights the importance of maritime transportation in Hawaii's internal supply chain and emphasizes the need for specialized regulatory focus. The bill encourages coordination between the PUC, Department of Transportation, maritime operators, labor, and other stakeholders to improve regulatory decisions and system-wide outcomes.