Title 46 — Shipping
Part B · Chapter 37 — Carriage of Liquid Bulk Dangerous Cargoes
§ 3708. Self-propelled tank vessel minimum standards
Statutory text
A self-propelled tank vessel of at least 10,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title shall be equipped with—
a dual radar system with short-range and long-range capabilities, each with true-north features;
an electronic relative motion analyzer that is at least functionally equivalent to equipment complying with specifications established by the Secretary of Transportation;
an electronic position-fixing device;
adequate communications equipment;
a sonic depth finder;
a gyrocompass; and
up-to-date charts.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Pub. L. 98–89 · 97 Stat. 500
Enacted · 46 U.S.C. § 3708
Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 524
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 524Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–324 title VII § 717 · 110 Stat. 3901
Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 3708
Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “10,000 gross tons”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “10,000 gross tons”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 717. SELF-PROPELLED TANK VESSEL MINIMUM STANDARDS. Section 3708 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after “10,000 gross tons” the following: “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title”.
1 of 2 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial
Notes
historicalAndRevision
| Historical and Revision Notes | |
|---|---|
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| 3708 | 46:391a(7)(J) |
Section 3708 requires compliance with certain minimum standards by a self-propelled tank vessel. These requirements apply to any tank vessel of 10,000 gross tons or above with no distinction being made as to whether or not the vessel is “primarily” constructed or adapted to carry oil or hazardous material in bulk in the cargo spaces. These vessels are required to be equipped with a dual radar system, a computerized relative motion analyzer, an electronic position fixing device, adequate communications equipment, a sonic depth finder, a gyrocompass, and up-to-date charts.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “10,000 gross tons”.
Credits
1983–1996 · 2 acts
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(Pub. L. 98–89, , 97 Stat. 524; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 717, , 110 Stat. 3937.)