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Dear Sir/Madam:

From the news and media discussions pertaining to the proposed
changes for commercial vessels, I offer this opinion. This is an
industry destroyer.  Current vessels cannot afford the changes, nor
can the vessels themselves handle the equipment.  It is grotesquely

heavy and cumbersome, and would, if installed, destroy the
integrity of the vessels stability.  Such changes would undoubtedly
 
invalidate it's seaworthiness certification.  Additionally the cost
simply cannot be passed on to passengers.  I also understand that
the proposed equipment is still in it's infant stages and not
readily available, period.  These changes will do nothing short of
destroying an industry.  Please consider this and do not, I repet,
do not make these proposed amendments a reality.

Kindest Regards

Philip Collins