Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 8901

Freight vessels

section 14502 of this titlesection 14302 of this titlesection 14104 of this titleA freight vessel of less than 100 gross tons as measured under , or an alternate tonnage measured under as prescribed by the Secretary under shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations.

Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 555 Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 733110 Stat. 3941 (, , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

8901

46:390b

Section 8901 requires that a freight vessel of less than 100 gross tons be operated by a licensed individual for that type vessel and for a particular geographic area.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 104–324section 14502 of this titlesection 14302 of this titlesection 14104 of this title1996— inserted “as measured under , or an alternate tonnage measured under as prescribed by the Secretary under ” after “100 gross tons”.