section 14502 of this titlesection 14302 of this titlesection 14104 of this title Except for a vessel to which chapter 103 of this title applies, this chapter applies to a vessel of at least 50 gross tons as measured under , or an alternate tonnage measured under as prescribed by the Secretary under on a voyage between a port in one State and a port in another State (except an adjoining State).
This chapter does not apply to a vessel on which the seamen are entitled by custom or agreement to share in the profit or result of a voyage.
Unless otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel.
Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 570 Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 738110 Stat. 3941 (, , ; , , .)
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10501 | 46:574 |
Section 10501 specifies that vessels over 50 gross tons that are not subject to chapter 103 and are engaged on voyages between two states (except for adjoining states) are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Specifically excluded are foreign vessels and vessels on which seamen share the profits.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 104–324section 14502 of this titlesection 14302 of this titlesection 14104 of this title1996—Subsec. (a). inserted “as measured under , or an alternate tonnage measured under as prescribed by the Secretary under ” after “50 gross tons”.