Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73
§1202 Definitions
Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 24— - VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE COMMUNICATION › § 1202
Summary
Defines three terms: Secretary—the Coast Guard’s department head; power-driven vessel—engine-powered craft; towing vessel—commercial boat that tows or pushes.
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Title 33, §1202
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For the purpose of this chapter—
(1)“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating;
(2)“power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery; and
(3)“towing vessel” means any commercial vessel engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by pushing ahead.
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Effective Date
Section effective May 1, 1971, or six months after the promulgation of
Regulations
which would implement its provisions, whichever is later, see section 10 of Pub. L. 92–63, set out as a note under section 1201 of this title.
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see section 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 1202
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73