
      (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a vessel subject to
    inspection under this part may not be operated without having on
    board a certificate of inspection issued under section 3309 of this
    title.
      (b) The Secretary may direct the owner, charterer, managing
    operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel
    subject to inspection under this chapter and not having on board a
    certificate of inspection - 
        (1) to have the vessel proceed to mooring and remain there
      until a certificate of inspection is issued;
        (2) to take immediate steps necessary for the safety of the
      vessel, individuals on board the vessel, or the environment; or
        (3) to have the vessel proceed to a place to make repairs
      necessary to obtain a certificate of inspection.

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    3311                                  46:390c                       
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      Section 3311 prohibits the operation of a vessel subject to
    inspection without having on board a valid certificate of
    inspection.
                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1984 - Pub. L. 98-498 designated existing provisions as subsec.
    (a), substituted "Except as provided in subsection (b), a vessel"
    for "A vessel", struck out "valid" before "certificate of
    inspection", and added subsec. (b).

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