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46 U.S.C. § 14302 — Measurement
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**(a)** The Secretary shall measure a vessel to which this chapter applies in the way provided by this chapter and the Convention.
**(b)** A vessel measured under this chapter may not be required to be measured under another law.
**(c)** Unless otherwise provided by law, the measurement of a vessel under this chapter applies to a law of the United States whose applicability depends on a vessel’s tonnage, if that law—
(1) becomes effective after July 18, 1994; or
(2) is in effect before July 19, 1994, is not enumerated in [section 14305 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14305&num=0&edition=prelim), and is identified by the Secretary by regulation as a law to which this chapter applies.
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**(a)** The Secretary shall measure a vessel to which this chapter applies in the way provided by this chapter and the Convention.
**(b)** A vessel measured under this chapter may not be required to be measured under another law.
**(c)** Unless otherwise provided by law, the measurement of a vessel under this chapter applies to a law of the United States whose applicability depends on a vessel’s tonnage, if that law—
(1) becomes effective after July 18, 1994; or
(2) is in effect before July 19, 1994, is not enumerated in [section 14305 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14305&num=0&edition=prelim), and is identified by the Secretary by regulation as a law to which this chapter applies.
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**(a)** On request of the owner of a vessel measured under this chapter that is of United States registry or nationality, or a vessel operated under the authority of the United States, the Secretary also shall measure the vessel under chapter 145 of this title. The tonnages determined under that chapter shall be used in applying—
(1) parts A, B, C, E, F, and G of this subtitle and [section 12116 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section12116&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) section 3(d)(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act ([33 U.S.C. 903(d)(3)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section903/d/3&num=0&edition=prelim));
(3) section 4 of the Bridge to Bridge Radiotelephone Act ([33 U.S.C. 1203(a)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1203/a&num=0&edition=prelim));
(4) section 4(a)(3) 11 See References in Text note below. of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act ([33 U.S.C. 1223(a)(3)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1223/a/3&num=0&edition=prelim));
(5) [section 30524 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section30524&num=0&edition=prelim);
(6) sections 12118 and 12132 of this title;
(7) [section 12139(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section12139/b&num=0&edition=prelim);
(8) sections 351, 352, 355, and 356 of the Ship Radio Act ([47 U.S.C. 351](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section351&num=0&edition=prelim), 352, 354, and 354a);
(9) section 403 of the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Act ([46 U.S.C. 3302](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granule
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**(a) Definitions** For the purpose of this section, the term—
(1) “oil” means oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil;
(2) “discharge” includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping, but excludes (A) discharges in compliance with a permit under [section 1342 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1342&num=0&edition=prelim), (B) discharges resulting from circumstances identified and reviewed and made a part of the public record with respect to a permit issued or modified under [section 1342 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1342&num=0&edition=prelim), and subject to a condition in such permit,,11 So in original. (C) continuous or anticipated intermittent discharges from a point source, identified in a permit or permit application under [section 1342 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1342&num=0&edition=prelim), which are caused by events occurring within the scope of relevant operating or treatment systems, and (D) discharges incidental to mechanical removal authorized by the President under subsection (c) of this section;
(3) “vessel” means every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water other than a public vessel;
(4) “public vessel” means a vessel owned or bareboat-chartered and operated by the United States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof, or by a foreign nation, except when such vessel is engaged in commerce;
(5) “United States”
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In this part—
(1) “master” means the individual having command of a vessel.
(2) “owner” means the person to whom the vessel belongs.
(3) “seaman” means an individual (except scientific personnel, a sailing school instructor, or a sailing school student) engaged or employed in any capacity on board a vessel.
(4) “fishing vessel” includes—
(A) a fish tender vessel; or
(B) a fish processing vessel entered into service before January 1, 1988, and not more than 1,600 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim) or entered into service after December 31, 1987, and having not more than 16 individuals on board primarily employed in the preparation of fish or fish products.
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**(a)** Except as otherwise specifically provided, this chapter applies to a vessel of the United States—
(1) on a voyage between a port in the United States and a port in a foreign country (except a port in Canada, Mexico, or the West Indies); or
(2) of at least 75 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim) on a voyage between a port of the United States on the Atlantic Ocean and a port of the United States on the Pacific Ocean.
**(b)** This chapter does not apply to a vessel on which the seamen are entitled by custom or agreement to share in the profit or result of a voyage or to riding gang members.
**(c)** Unless otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel.
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**(a)** Except for a vessel to which chapter 103 of this title applies, this chapter applies to a vessel of at least 50 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim) on a voyage between a port in one State and a port in another State (except an adjoining State).
**(b)** This chapter does not apply to a vessel on which the seamen are entitled by custom or agreement to share in the profit or result of a voyage.
**(c)** Unless otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply to a foreign vessel.
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**(a)** Before proceeding on a voyage, the owner, charterer, or managing operator, or a representative thereof, including the master or individual in charge, of a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel shall make a fishing agreement in writing with each seaman employed on board if the vessel is—
(1) at least 20 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(2) on a voyage from a port in the United States.
**(b)** The agreement shall—
(1) state the period of effectiveness of the agreement;
(2) include the terms of any wage, share, or other compensation arrangement peculiar to the fishery in which the vessel will be engaged during the period of the agreement;
(3) in the case of a seaman employed on a vessel that is a catcher processor or fish processing vessel that employs more than 25 crewmembers, include a requirement that each crewmember shall be served not less than three meals a day that—
(A) total not less than 3,100 calories; and
(B) include adequate water and minerals in accordance with the United States Recommended Daily Allowances; and
(4) include other agreed terms.
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**(a)** On a merchant vessel of the United States the construction of which began after March 4, 1915 (except a yacht, pilot vessel, or vessel of less than 100 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim))—
(1) each place appropriated to the crew of the vessel shall have a space of at least 120 cubic feet and at least 16 square feet, measured on the floor or deck of that place, for each seaman or apprentice lodged in the vessel;
(2) each seaman shall have a separate berth and not more than one berth shall be placed one above another;
(3) the place or berth shall be securely constructed, properly lighted, drained, heated, and ventilated, properly protected from weather and sea, and, as far as practicable, properly shut off and protected from the effluvium of cargo or bilge water;
(4) crew space shall be kept free from goods or stores that are not the personal property of the crew occupying the place in use during the voyage; and
(5) each crew berthing area shall be equipped with information regarding—
(A) vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and
(B) procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, including information—
(i) on the telephone number, website address, and email
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**(a)** A vessel of the United States on a voyage from a port in the United States to a foreign port (except to a Canadian port), and a vessel of the United States of at least 75 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim) on a voyage between a port of the United States on the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean, shall be provided with a medicine chest.
**(b)** The owner and master of a vessel not equipped as required by subsection (a) of this section or a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) are liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $500. If the offense was due to the fault of the owner, a master penalized under this section has the right to recover the penalty and costs from the owner.
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**(a)** Except a vessel on a voyage from a port in the United States to a port in Canada, a vessel of the United States shall have an official logbook if the vessel is—
(1) on a voyage from a port in the United States to a foreign port; or
(2) of at least 100 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim) and is on a voyage between a port of the United States on the Atlantic Ocean and on the Pacific Ocean.
**(b)** The master of the vessel shall make or have made in the official logbook the following entries:
(1) each legal conviction of a seaman of the vessel and the punishment inflicted.
(2) each offense committed by a seaman of the vessel for which it is intended to prosecute or to enforce under a forfeiture, together with statements about reading the entry and the reply made to the charge as required by [section 11502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section11502&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) each offense for which punishment is inflicted on board and the punishment inflicted.
(4) a statement of the conduct, character, and qualifications of each seaman of the vessel or a statement that the master declines to give an opinion about that conduct, character, and qualifications.
(5) each illness of or injury to a seaman of the vessel, the nature of the illness or i
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**(a) Endorsements.—** A vessel satisfying the requirements of subsection (b) may be issued—
(1) a coastwise endorsement to engage in the coastwise trade of fisheries products between places in Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands; or
(2) a fishery endorsement to engage in fishing in the territorial sea and fishery conservation zone adjacent to Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
**(b) Requirements.—** An endorsement may be issued under subsection (a) for a vessel that—
(1) satisfies the requirements of [section 12103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section12103&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) was not built in the United States, except that for an endorsement under subsection (a)(2), the vessel must not have been built or rebuilt in the United States;
(3) is less than 200 gross tons as measured under [section 14502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14502&num=0&edition=prelim), or an alternate tonnage as measured under [section 14302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14302&num=0&edition=prelim) as prescribed by the Secretary under [section 14104 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section14104&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(4) otherwise qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in the coastwise trade or the fisheries, as the case may be.
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