§ 8703. Tankermen on tank vessels

Statutory text

A vessel of the United States to which chapter 37 of this title applies, that has on board oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue, shall have a specified number of the crew certified as tankermen as required by the Secretary. This requirement shall be noted on the certificate of inspection issued to the vessel.

A vessel to which section 3702(b) of this title applies shall have on board as a crewmember in charge of the transfer operation an individual certified as a tankerman (qualified for the grade of fuel transferred), unless a master, mate, pilot, engineer, or operator licensed under section 7101 of this title is present in charge of the transfer. If the vessel does not have that individual on board, chapter 37 of this title applies to the vessel.

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.

1983
Pub. L. 98–89 · 97 Stat. 500
Enacted · 46 U.S.C. § 8703
Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555
1984
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1984
Pub. L. 98–557 § 18 · 98 Stat. 2860
Struck · 46 U.S.C. § 8703(b)
Pub. L. 98–557 struck out subsec. (b) which contained duplicate tankerman manning requirements. See section 7317(a) of this title
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–557 struck out subsec. (b) which contained duplicate tankerman manning requirements. See section 7317(a) of this title.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 18. repeal of duplicate tankerman manning requirement Section 8703(b) of title 46, United States Code, relating to tankerman manning requirements, is repealed.
2018
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Pub. L. 115–232 div. C title XXXV § 3546(h) · 132 Stat. 1636
Redesignated · 46 U.S.C. § 8703(b); 46 U.S.C. § 8703(c)
Pub. L. 115–232 redesignated subsec. (c) as (b)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 115–232 redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(h) Section 8703 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).

2 of 3 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial

Notes

historicalAndRevision

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section	Source section (U.S. Code)
8703(a)	46:391a(10)(A)
8703(b)	46:391a(10)(C)
8703(c)	46:391a(4)(B)

Section 8703 sets requirements for tankermen on board vessels carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue.

Subsection (a) requires a specified number of the crew certified as tankermen on board these vessels and a notation be made to that effect on the vessel’s certificate of inspection. A tankerman is an individual who is experienced and trained in the procedures for transferring oil or hazardous material to or from a vessel and is responsible for carrying out these duties and responsibilities.

Subsection (b) authorizes the Secretary to regulate tankermen and restrict the types of oil or hazardous materials on the basis of safety to the vessel and the marine environment.

Subsection (c) requires a tankerman or licensed master, pilot, engineer, or operator to be present and in charge of a transfer of oil or hazardous material on certain vessels in the service of oil exploitation. If this individual is not on board, then the tank vessel requirements of chapter 37 apply to the vessel.

Editorial Notes

Amendments1984–2018 · 2 rounds

2018

Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 115–232 redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).

1984

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–557 struck out subsec. (b) which contained duplicate tankerman manning requirements. See section 7317(a) of this title.

Credits

1983–2018 · 3 acts

1983Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555
1984Pub. L. 98–557, § 18, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2869
2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(h), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2326.

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(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 98–557, § 18, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2869; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(h), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2326.)