Title 46, ShippingRelease 119-102

§14511 Application

Title 46 › Subtitle II — Vessels and Seamen › Part J — Measurement of Vessels › CHAPTER 145 — REGULATORY MEASUREMENT › SUBCHAPTER II — FORMAL SYSTEMS › § 14511

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Covers 14501 vessels when the owner asks, or when self‑propelled, ≥24 m (79 ft), and not just pleasure.

Full Legal Text

Title 46, §14511

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This subchapter applies to a vessel described in section 14501 of this title if—

(1)the owner requests; or

(2)the vessel is—

(A)self-propelled;

(B)at least 24 meters (79 feet) overall in length; and

(C)not operated only for pleasure.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section 14511 Source: Section (U.S. Code) 46 App. U.S.C. 71. section 14511 lists the types of vessels that are to be measured under the standard regulatory measurement system. They are vessels for which the owner requests a standard measurement or vessels which are self-propelled, at least 79 feet in length, and not operated only for pleasure.

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Citation

46 U.S.C. § 14511

Title 46, Shipping

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102