46 U.S.C. § 12131 Command of Documented Vessels

• Library: United States Statutes
• Edition: 2023 Edition
• Currency: Current through P.L. 118-19 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/06/2023)

(a) IN GENERAL.-Except as provided in subsection (b), a documented vessel may be placed under the command only of a citizen of the United States.

(b) EXCEPTIONS.-Subsection (a) does not apply to-

(1) a vessel with only a recreational endorsement; or

(2) an unmanned barge operating outside of the territorial waters of the United States.

Cite as 46 U.S.C. § 12131

Source: Pub. L. 109-304, §5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1505; Pub. L. 110-181, div. C, title XXXV, §3529(a)(3), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 603.