Title 46, ShippingRelease 119-102
§80502 Application of Convention
Title 46 › Subtitle VIII — Miscellaneous › CHAPTER 805 — SAFE CONTAINERS FOR INTERNATIONAL CARGO › § 80502
Summary
The Convention covers owners of containers used in international shipping when those owners are located in or have their main office in the United States.
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Title 46, §80502
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The Convention applies to an owner of a container used in international transport if the owner is domiciled or has its principal office in the United States.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 8050246 App.:1502(a) (related to application of Convention).Pub. L. 95–208, § 3(a) (related to application of Convention), Dec. 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 1476. This section restates the applicability criteria of 46 App.:1502(a)(1) and (2) to improve the organization of the chapter.
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46 U.S.C. § 80502
Title 46, Shipping
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102