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U.S. Code / Title 46 — Shipping / Subtitle II—Vessels and Seamen
Title 46Part

Part B—Inspection and Regulation of Vessels

Contents

  1. Chapter 31—General
  2. Chapter 32—Management of Vessels
  3. Chapter 33—Inspection Generally
  4. Chapter 35—Carriage of Passengers
  5. Chapter 37—Carriage of Liquid Bulk Dangerous Cargoes
  6. [Chapter 39—Repealed]
  7. Chapter 41—Uninspected Vessels Generally
  8. Chapter 43—Recreational Vessels
  9. Chapter 45—Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
  10. Chapter 47—Abandonment of Barges
  11. Chapter 49—Oceangoing Non-Passenger Commercial Vessels

Citation

Cite as
Title 46, U.S. Code
Edition
United States Code, 2024 Edition
Current through
01/06/2025

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Current text and notes (House OLRC)GPO edition on govinfoAbout the Statutes at Large

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