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33 U.S.C. § 1202

Title 33Chapter 24Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View on OLRC →
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§ 1202. Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter—

  • (1) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating;
  • (2) “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery; and
  • (3) “towing vessel” means any commercial vessel engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by pushing ahead.

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