§ 5108. Special exemptions

• (a) The Secretary may exempt a vessel from any part of this chapter when—
  • (1) the vessel is entitled to an exemption under an international agreement to which the United States Government is a party; or
  • (2) under regulations (including regulations on special operations conditions) prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary finds that good cause exists for granting an exemption.
• (b) When the Secretary grants an exemption under this section, the Secretary may issue a certificate of exemption stating the extent of the exemption.
• (c) A certificate of exemption issued under subsection (b) of this section shall be maintained as required by the Secretary.