§1202 — Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters | U.S. Code

Summary

Defines three key words used in the chapter. "Secretary" is the head of the department that the Coast Guard is part of. "Power-driven vessel" is any boat or ship moved by engines. "Towing vessel" is a commercial boat that tows another vessel by pulling it from behind, alongside, or by pushing from the front.

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.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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.

§1202 Definitions