46 U.S.C. § 8901
Section 8901 · Freight vessels
Current version, with additions and removals from the August 26, 1983 version.
Current — October 19, 1996
As of August 26, 1983
A freight vessel of less than 100 gross tons shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations.
A freight vessel of less than 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations.