§ 30501. Definitions
§ 30501.
Definitions
In this chapter:
(1)
Covered small passenger vessel.—
The term “covered small passenger vessel”—
(A)
means a small passenger vessel, as defined in section 2101, that is—
(i)
not a wing-in-ground craft; and
(ii)
carrying—
(I)
not more than 49 passengers on an overnight domestic voyage; and
(II)
not more than 150 passengers on any voyage that is not an overnight domestic voyage; and
(B)
includes any wooden vessel constructed prior to March 11, 1996, carrying at least 1 passenger for hire.
(2)
Owner.—
The term “owner” includes a charterer that mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the charterer’s own expense or by the charterer’s own procurement.