United States Code Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters

§ 1202. Definitions

§ 1202.

Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter—

(1)

“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating;

(2)

“power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery; and

(3)

“towing vessel” means any commercial vessel engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by pushing ahead.