46 U.S.C. § 57520: Vessel maintenance

46 U.S.C. 57520: Vessel maintenanceText 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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§57520. Vessel maintenance

(a) In General.⁠—A charter under this chapter shall require the charterer, at the charterer’s expense, to⁠—

(1) keep the chartered vessel in good repair and efficient operating condition; and

(2) make any repairs required by the Secretary of Transportation.

(b) Inspection.⁠—The charter shall provide that the Secretary has the right to inspect the vessel at any time to ascertain its condition.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1668 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
57520	46 App.:1202(b), (c).	June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title VII, § 712(b), (c), 49 Stat. 2010; Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 555, § 1, 53 Stat. 1254; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(114), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 163.

57520

46 App.:1202(b), (c).

June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title VII, § 712(b), (c), 49 Stat. 2010; Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 555, § 1, 53 Stat. 1254; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(114), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 163.