46 USC 12131 - Command of documented vessels
Legal Research Home >
US Code > Shipping > 46 USC 12131 - Command of documented vessels
Sec. 12131. Command of documented vessels
(a)
In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), a documented vessel may be placed under the command only of a citizen of the United States.
(b)
Exceptions.—
Subsection (a) does not apply to—
(1) a vessel with only a recreational endorsement; or
(2) an unmanned barge operating outside of the territorial waters of the United States.
Sections: 12115 12116 12117 12118 12119 12120 12121 12131 12132 12133 12134 12135 12136 12137 12138
Last modified: July 21, 2011
|