§ 8301. Minimum number of licensed individuals

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.

1. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–89 · 97 Stat. 500

   Enacted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301

   Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 550

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 550

2. 1984

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1984

   Pub. L. 98–557 § 29(c) · 98 Stat. 2860

   1. Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)

      Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(c), in provisions preceding par. (1) inserted exception for the Great Lakes

   2. Substituted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)

      Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(c), in provisions preceding par. (1) substituted provisions relating to inspection under chapter 33 of this title for provisions relating to applicability of part B of this subtitle

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(c), in provisions preceding par. (1) inserted exception for the Great Lakes and substituted provisions relating to inspection under chapter 33 of this title for provisions relating to applicability of part B of this subtitle.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (c) Section 8301(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— 97 Stat. 550. (1) by inserting “(except the Great Lakes)” immediately after “lakes”; and (2) by striking “to which part B of this subtitle applies” and inserting in lieu thereof “subject to inspection under chapter 33 of this title”.

3. 1984

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1984

   Pub. L. 98–557 § 29(d) · 98 Stat. 2860

   Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)(1)

   Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(d), inserted “propelled by machinery or carrying passengers”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98–557, § 29(d), inserted “propelled by machinery or carrying passengers”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (d) Section 8301(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “propelled by machinery or carrying passengers” immediately after “vessels”.

4. 1986

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1986

   Pub. L. 99–640 § 11(d) · 100 Stat. 3545

   Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(c)

   Pub. L. 99–640 inserted “, a mobile offshore drilling unit when on location,”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–640 inserted “, a mobile offshore drilling unit when on location,”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (d) Section 8301(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, a mobile offshore drilling unit when on location,” immediately after “vessel”.

5. 1988

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1988

   Pub. L. 100–448 § 7 · 102 Stat. 1836

   Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)(2)

   Pub. L. 100–448 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “A vessel of at least 1,000 gross tons and propelled by machinery shall have 3 licensed mates. However, if the vessel is on a voyage of less than 400 miles from port of departure to port of final destination, it shall have 2 licensed mates.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100–448 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “A vessel of at least 1,000 gross tons and propelled by machinery shall have 3 licensed mates. However, if the vessel is on a voyage of less than 400 miles from port of departure to port of final destination, it shall have 2 licensed mates.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 7. MANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS. Section 8301(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(2) A vessel of at least 1,000 gross tons and propelled by machinery shall have 3 licensed mates, except— “(A) in the case of a vessel other than a mobile offshore drilling unit, if on a voyage of less than 400 miles from port of departure to port of final destination, the vessel shall have 2 licensed mates; and “(B) in the case of a mobile offshore drilling unit, the vessel shall have licensed individuals as provided by regulations prescribed by the Secretary under section 8101 of this title.”.

6. 1993

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1993

   Pub. L. 103–206 title III § 322(b) · 107 Stat. 2419

   Added · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(e)

   Pub. L. 103–206 added subsec. (e)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–206 added subsec. (e).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Section 8301 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows: “(e) A vessel used only to respond to a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance shall have— “(1) two licensed mates when the vessel is engaged in an operation over 12 hours in duration; “(2) one licensed mate when the vessel is engaged in an operation less than 12 hours in duration; and “(3) if the vessel is more than 200 gross tons, a licensed engineer when the vessel is operating.”.

7. 1996

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–324 § 729(1) · 110 Stat. 3901

   Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)(2)

   Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(1), 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 “1,000 gross tons”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(1), 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 “1,000 gross tons”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting after “1,000 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”;

8. 1996

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–324 § 729(2) · 110 Stat. 3901

   Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)(3)

   Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(2), 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 “1,000 gross tons”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(2), 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 “1,000 gross tons”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting after “at least 200 gross tons but less than 1,000 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”;

9. 1996

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–324 § 729(3) · 110 Stat. 3901

   Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)(4)

   Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(3), 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 “200 gross tons”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(3), 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 “200 gross tons”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) in subsection (a)(4), by inserting after “at least 100 gross tons but less than 200 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”;

10. 1996

    Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–324 § 729(4) · 110 Stat. 3901

    Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(a)(5)

    Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(4), 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 “300 gross tons”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(4), 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 “300 gross tons”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subsection (a)(5), by inserting after “300 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”; and

11. 1996

    Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–324 § 729(5) · 110 Stat. 3901

    Inserted · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(b)

    Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(5), 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 “200 gross tons”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–324, § 729(5), 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 “200 gross tons”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subsection (b), by inserting after “200 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”.

12. 1996

    Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–324 § 1104(d) · 110 Stat. 3901

    Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(e)

    Pub. L. 104–324, § 1104(d), amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: “A vessel used only to respond to a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance shall have—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–324, § 1104(d), amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: “A vessel used only to respond to a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance shall have—

    “(1) two licensed mates when the vessel is engaged in an operation over 12 hours in duration; “(2) one licensed mate when the vessel is engaged in an operation less than 12 hours in duration; and “(3) if the vessel is more than 200 gross tons, a licensed engineer when the vessel is operating.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Minimum Number of Licensed Individuals.— Section 8301(e) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(e) The Secretary may prescribe the minimum number of licensed individuals for an oil spill response vessel”.

13. 2010

    Maritime Safety Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–281 title VI § 617(c) · 124 Stat. 2905

    Amended · 46 U.S.C. § 8301(b)

    Pub. L. 111–281 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “An offshore supply vessel on a voyage of less than 600 miles shall have a licensed mate. However, if the vessel is on a voyage of at least 600 miles, the vessel shall have 2 licensed mates. An offshore supply vessel of more than 200 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 may not be operated without a licensed engineer.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–281 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “An offshore supply vessel on a voyage of less than 600 miles shall have a licensed mate. However, if the vessel is on a voyage of at least 600 miles, the vessel shall have 2 licensed mates. An offshore supply vessel of more than 200 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 may not be operated without a licensed engineer.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Minimum Number of Licensed Individuals.— Section 8301(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(b) (1) An offshore supply vessel of less than 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title or 6,000 gross tons as measured under section 14302 of this title on a voyage of less than 600 miles shall have a licensed mate. If the vessel is on a voyage of at least 600 miles, however, the vessel shall have 2 licensed mates. “(2) An offshore supply vessel of at least 6,000 gross tons as measured under section 14302 of this title on a voyage of less than 600 miles shall have at least two licensed mates, provided the offshore supply vessel meets the requirements of section 8104(g)(2). An offshore supply vessel of at least 6,000 gross tons as measured under section 14302 of this title on a voyage of at least 600 miles shall have three licensed mates. “(3) An offshore supply vessel of more than 200 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, may not be operated without a licensed engineer.” .

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