§ 12112. Coastwise endorsement

• (a) A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a vessel that—
  • (1) satisfies the requirements of section 12103 of this title ;
  • (2)
    • (A) was built in the United States; or
    • (B) if not built in the United States—
      • (i) was captured in war by citizens of the United States and lawfully condemned as prize;
      • (ii) was adjudged to be forfeited for a breach of the laws of the United States; or
      • (iii) qualifies as a wrecked vessel under section 12107 of this title ; and
  • (3) otherwise qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in the coastwise trade.
• (b) Subject to the laws of the United States regulating the coastwise trade, a vessel for which a coastwise endorsement is issued may engage in the coastwise trade.