46 USC 8904: Towing vessels
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46 USC 8904: Towing vessels Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart F-Manning of VesselsCHAPTER 89-SMALL VESSEL MANNING
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§8904. Towing vessels

(a) A towing vessel that is at least 26 feet in length measured from end to end over the deck (excluding sheer), shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations.

(b) A vessel that tows a disabled vessel for consideration 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. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555 ; Pub. L. 99–640, §12(a), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3550 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
8904 46:405(b)(2)

Section 8904 requires that a 26-foot or larger towing vessel be operated by a licensed individual for that type of vessel and for a particular geographic area.

Amendments

1986-Pub. L. 99–640 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Section 12(b) of Pub. L. 99–640 provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (a) of this section [amending this section] shall take effect on January 1, 1988."

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 8104, 8905 of this title; title 14 section 88.