Title 46, ShippingRelease 119-102
§57533 Vessel Chartering Authority
Title 46 › Subtitle V — Merchant Marine › Part F — Government-Owned Merchant Vessels › CHAPTER 575 — CONSTRUCTION, CHARTER, AND SALE OF VESSELS › SUBCHAPTER III — MISCELLANEOUS › § 57533
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The Secretary can contract for the U.S. to buy, charter, operate, or use chapter 121 vessels and related property as Secretary sees fit.
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Title 46, §57533
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The Secretary of Transportation may enter into contracts or other agreements on behalf of the United States to purchase, charter, operate, or otherwise acquire the use of any vessels documented under chapter 121 of this title and any other related real or personal property. The Secretary is authorized to use this authority as the Secretary deems appropriate.
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46 U.S.C. § 57533
Title 46, Shipping
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102