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46 U.S.C. 57533: Vessel chartering authorityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 575-CONSTRUCTION, CHARTER, AND SALE OF VESSELS
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§57533. Vessel chartering authority

The Secretary of Transportation may enter into contracts or other agreements on behalf of the United States to purchase, charter, operate, or otherwise acquire the use of any vessels documented under chapter 121 of this title and any other related real or personal property. The Secretary is authorized to use this authority as the Secretary deems appropriate.

(Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3511(a) , Jan. 28, 2008 , 122 Stat. 593 .)