PRIA, Government Policy, Made Personal

Summary

Covers any ship of at least 50 gross tons (measured under section 14502) or an alternate tonnage under section 14302 as set by the Secretary under section 14104, when traveling between ports in different States that are not next-door to each other. It does not apply to ships covered by chapter 103, to ships where the crew legally share the voyage’s profits, or to foreign ships unless another rule says otherwise.

Title 46, §10501

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(a)Except for a vessel to which chapter 103 of this title applies, this chapter applies to a vessel of at least 50 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title on a voyage between a port in one State and a port in another State (except an adjoining State).

(b)This chapter does not apply to a vessel on which the seamen are entitled by custom or agreement to share in the profit or result of a voyage.

(c)Unless otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1050146:574 section 10501 specifies that vessels over 50 gross tons that are not subject to chapter 103 and are engaged on voyages between two states (except for adjoining states) are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Specifically excluded are foreign vessels and vessels on which seamen share the profits.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “50 gross tons”.

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