§ 14304. Remeasurement

• (a) To the extent necessary, the Secretary shall remeasure a vessel to which this chapter applies if—
  • (1) the Secretary or the owner alleges an error in its measurement; or
  • (2) the vessel or the use of its space is changed in a way that substantially affects its tonnage.
• (b) Except as provided in this chapter or section 14504 of this title , a vessel that has been measured does not have to be remeasured to obtain another document or endorsement under chapter 121 of this title.