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§8903 Self-propelled, Uninspected Passenger Vessels
Title 46 › Subtitle II — Vessels and Seamen › Part F — Manning of Vessels › CHAPTER 89 — SMALL VESSEL MANNING › § 8903
Summary
A self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessel must be run by a person who holds a license from the Secretary for that type of vessel. That person must also follow the rules the Secretary sets for operating the vessel.
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Title 46, §8903
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A self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessel shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel, under prescribed regulations.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 890346:1461(e), (f) section 8903 requires that an uninspected passenger vessel be operated by a licensed individual for that type of vessel.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1986—Pub. L. 99–307 substituted “Self-propelled, uninspected” for “Uninspected” in section catchline and “A self-propelled,” for “An” in text.
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46 U.S.C. § 8903
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Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
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