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46 U.S.C. § 8904 — Towing vessels

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46 U.S.C. § 8904 — Towing vessels

**(a)** A towing vessel that is at least 26 feet in length measured from end to end over the deck (excluding sheer), shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations. **(b)** A vessel that tows a disabled vessel for consideration shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations. **(c)** The Secretary may prescribe by regulation requirements for maximum hours of service (including recording and recordkeeping of that service) of individuals engaged on a towing vessel that is at least 26 feet in length measured from end to end over the deck (excluding the sheer).

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46 U.S.C. § 8104 — Watches

**(a)** An owner, charterer, managing operator, master, individual in charge, or other person having authority may permit an officer to take charge of the deck watch on a vessel when leaving or immediately after leaving port only if the officer has been off duty for at least 6 hours within the 12 hours immediately before the time of leaving. **(b)** On an oceangoing or coastwise vessel of not more 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) (except a fishing, fish processing, or fish tender vessel), a licensed individual may not be required to work more than 9 of 24 hours when in port, including the date of arrival, or more than 12 of 24 hours at sea, except in an emergency when life or property are endangered. **(c)** On a towing vessel (except a towing vessel operated only for fishing, fish processing, fish tender, or engaged in salvage operations) operating on the Great Lakes, harbors of the Great Lakes, and connecting or tributary waters between Gary, Indiana, Duluth, Minnesota, Niagara Falls, New York, and Ogdensburg, New York, an individual in the deck or engine department may not be required to work more than 8 hours in one day or permitted to work more than 15 hours in any 24-hour period, or more than 36 hours in any 72-hour period, except in an emergency when life or property are endangered. **

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46 U.S.C. § 8905 — Exemptions

**(a)** [Section 8903 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section8903&num=0&edition=prelim) applies to a recreational vessel operated in dealer demonstrations only if the Secretary decides that the application of section 8903 is necessary for recreational vessel safety under [section 4302(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section4302/d&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b)** [Section 8904 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section8904&num=0&edition=prelim) does not apply to an oil spill response vessel while engaged in oil spill response or training activities. **(c)** After consultation with the Governor of Alaska and the State boating law administrator of Alaska, the Secretary may exempt an individual operating a self-propelled uninspected passenger vessel from the requirements of [section 8903 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section8903&num=0&edition=prelim), if— (1) the individual only operates such vessel wholly within waters located in Alaska; and (2) such vessel is— (A) 26 feet or less in length; and (B) carrying not more than 6 passengers.

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46 U.S.C. § 8904 — Towing vessels

Page 168 TITLE 46—SHIPPING § 8904 the Secretary to operate that type of vessel, under prescribed regulations. (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 99–307, § 1(14)(B), (C), May 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 446.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 8903 .............................................. 46:1461(e), (f) Section 8903 requires that an uninspected passenger vessel be operated by a licensed individual for that type of vessel. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1986—Pub. L. 99–307 substituted ‘‘Self-propelled, uninspected’’ for ‘‘Uninspected’’ in section catchline and ‘‘A self-propelled,’’ for ‘‘An’’ in text. § 8904. Towing vessels (a) A towing vessel that is at least 26 feet in length measured from end to end over the deck (excluding sheer), shall be operated by an indi- vidual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations. (b) A vessel that tows a disabled vessel for consideration shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel in the particular geographic area, under prescribed regulations. (c) The Secretary may prescribe by regulation requirements for maximum hours of service (in- cluding recording and recordkeeping of that service) of individuals engaged on a towing ves- sel that is at least 26 feet in length measured from end to end over the deck (excluding the sheer). (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 99–640, § 12(a), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3550; Pub. L. 108–293, title IV, § 409(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1044.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 8904 .............................................. 46:405(b)(

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