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46 U.S.C. § 7507 (SHIPPING)
§ 7507. Authority to extend the duration of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner documents
(a) Licenses and Certificates of Registry.—
Notwithstanding sections 7106 and 7107, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may—
(1) extend for not more than one year an expiring license or certificate of registry issued for an individual under chapter 71 if the Secretary determines that the extension is required to enable the Coast Guard to eliminate a backlog in processing applications for those licenses or certificates of registry or in response to a national emergency or natural disaster, as deemed necessary by the Secretary; or
(2) issue for not more than five years an expiring license or certificate of registry issued for an individual under chapter 71 for the exclusive purpose of aligning the expiration date of such license or certificate of registry with the expiration date of a merchant mariner’s document.
(b) Merchant Mariner Documents.—
Notwithstanding section 7302(g), the Secretary may—
(1) extend for not more than one year an expiring merchant mariner’s document issued for an individual under chapter 73 if the Secretary determines that the extension is required to enable the Coast Guard to eliminate a backlog in processing applications for those merchant mariner documents or in response to a national emergency or natural disaster, as deemed necessary by the Secretary; or
(2) issue for not more than five years an expiring merchant mariner’s document issued for an individual under chapter 73 for the exclusive purpose of aligning the expiration date of such merchant mariner’s document with the expiration date of a license or certificate of registry.
(c) Manner of Extension.—
Any extensions granted under this section may be granted to individual seamen or a specifically identified group of seamen.
(d) Renewal.—
With respect to any renewal of an active merchant mariner credential issued under this part that is not an extension under subsection (a) or (b), such credential shall begin the day after the expiration of the active credential of the credential holder.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 615(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2971; amended Pub. L. 112–213, title III, § 311, Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1569; Pub. L. 115–282, title V, § 510(3), (4), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4274; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(g)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1755.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 119–60 added subsec. (d).
2018—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–282, § 510(3), substituted “merchant mariner documents” for “licenses or certificates of registry”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–282, § 510(4), substituted “license or certificate of registry.” for “merchant mariner’s document.”
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–213 substituted “chapter 71” for “chapter 73” in pars. (1) and (2).
46 U.S.C. § 7511 (SHIPPING)
§ 7511. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial
(a) Sexual Abuse.—
A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document authorized to be issued under this part shall be denied to an individual who has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under—
(1) chapter 109A of title 18, except for subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18;
(2) section 920 or 920b of title 10 (article 120 and 120b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); or
(3) a substantially similar offense under Federal, State, local, or Tribal law.
(b) Abusive Sexual Contact.—
A license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner’s document authorized to be issued under this part may be denied to an individual who within 5 years before applying for the license, certificate, or document, has been convicted of a sexual offense prohibited under subsection (b) of section 2244 of title 18, or a substantially similar offense under State, local, or Tribal law.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVI, § 11602(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4147; amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(g)(3), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1756.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7301(g)(3)(A), struck out “or” after “title 18;”.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7301(g)(3)(D), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3).
Pub. L. 119–60, § 7301(g)(3)(B), substituted “Federal, State, local, or Tribal law” for “State, local, or Tribal law”.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7301(g)(3)(C), redesignated par. (2) as (3).
46 U.S.C. § 7512 (SHIPPING)
§ 7512. Requirements of electronic merchant mariner credentialing system
(a) Definition of Merchant Mariner Credential.—
In this section, the term “merchant mariner credential” means a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title.
(b) Necessary Considerations.—
In implementing any electronic merchant mariner credentialing system for purposes of this chapter, the Secretary shall consider how to allow, to the maximum extent practicable—
(1) the electronic submission of the components of merchant mariner credential applications (such as sea service documentation, professional qualifications, course completion certificates, safety and suitability documents, and medical records) and course approval requests;
(2) the direct electronic and secure submission of—
(A) sea service verification documentation from employers;
(B) course completion certificates from training providers; and
(C) necessary documentation from other stakeholders; and
(3) the electronic processing and evaluation of information for the issuance of merchant mariner credentials and course approvals, including the capability for the Secretary to complete remote evaluation of information submitted through the system.
(c) Access to Data.—
The Secretary shall ensure that the Maritime Administration and other Federal agencies, as authorized by the Secretary, have access to anonymized and aggregated data from the electronic system described in subsection (b) and that such data include, at a minimum—
(1) the total amount of sea service for individuals with a valid merchant mariner credential;
(2) the number of mariners with valid merchant mariner credentials for each rating, including the capability to filter data based on credential endorsements;
(3) demographic information including age, gender, and region or address;
(4) the estimated times for the Coast Guard to process merchant mariner credential applications, mariner medical certificates, and course approvals;
(5) the number of providers approved to provide training for purposes of this part and, for each such training provider, the number of classes taken by individuals with, or applying for, a merchant mariner credential; and
(6) if applicable, the branch of the uniformed services (as defined in section 101(a) of title 10) and duty status of applicants for a merchant mariner credential.
(d) Privacy Requirements.—
The Secretary shall collect the information required under subsection (b) in a manner that protects the privacy rights of individuals who are the subjects of such information.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(g)(4), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1757.)
46 U.S.C. § 12131 (SHIPPING)
§ 12131. Command of documented vessels
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), a documented vessel may be placed under the command only of a citizen or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) of the United States.
(b) Exceptions.—
Subsection (a) does not apply to—
(1) a vessel with only a recreational endorsement; or
(2) an unmanned barge operating outside of the territorial waters of the United States.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1505; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3529(a)(3), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 603; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(b)(2)(C), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1752.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
12131
46:12110(d).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–60 inserted “or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))” after “citizen”.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–181 substituted “command” for “commmand”.
46 U.S.C. § 12135 (SHIPPING)
§ 12135. Invalidation of certificates of documentation
A certificate of documentation or an endorsement on the certificate is invalid if the vessel for which it is issued—
(1) no longer meets the requirements of this chapter and regulations prescribed under this chapter applicable to the certificate or endorsement; or
(2) is placed under the command of an individual not a citizen or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) of the United States in violation of section 12131 of this title.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 5, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1506; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(b)(2)(D), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1752.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
12135
46:12111(a).
In paragraph (2), the words “except for a recreational endorsement” are omitted as unnecessary because a recreational endorsement does not permit a vessel to engage in a trade.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Par. (2). Pub. L. 119–60 inserted “or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))” after “citizen”.
46 U.S.C. § 70011 (SHIPPING)
§ 70011. Waterfront safety
(a) In General.—
The Secretary may take such action as is necessary to—
(1) prevent damage to, or the destruction of, any bridge or other structure on or in the navigable waters of the United States, or any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to such waters, including damage or destruction resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats; and
(2) protect the navigable waters and the resources therein from harm resulting from vessel or structure damage, destruction, or loss or harm resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats.
(b) Actions Authorized.—
Actions authorized by subsection (a) include—
(1) establishing procedures, measures, and standards for the handling, loading, unloading, storage, stowage, and movement on a structure (including the emergency removal, control, and disposition) of explosives or other dangerous articles and substances, including oil or hazardous material as those terms are defined in section 2101;
(2) prescribing minimum safety equipment requirements for a structure to assure adequate protection from fire, explosion, natural disaster, and other serious accidents or casualties;
(3) establishing water or waterfront safety zones, or other measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel, structure, waters, or shore area;
(4) establishing procedures for examination to assure compliance with the requirements prescribed under this section; and
(5) prohibiting a representative of a government of country that the Secretary of State has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism under section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371) from visiting a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c).
(c) State Law.—
Nothing in this section, with respect to structures, prohibits a State or political subdivision thereof from prescribing higher safety equipment requirements or safety standards than those that may be prescribed by regulations under this section.
(Added Pub. L. 115–282, title IV, § 401(a), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4258; amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7321(c), (d), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1766.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7321(c)(1), inserted “, including damage or destruction resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats” after “adjacent to such waters”.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7321(c)(2), inserted “or harm resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats” after “loss”.
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7321(d), added par. (5).
46 U.S.C. § 70032 (SHIPPING)
§ 70032. Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint Lawrence Seaway
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), the authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under subchapters I through III and this subchapter shall be delegated by the Secretary to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
(b) Exception.—
The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, after consultation with the Secretary or the head of an agency to which the Secretary has delegated the authorities in subsection (a), may—
(1) issue and enforce special orders in accordance with section 70002;
(2) establish water or waterfront safety zones, or other measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel structure, waters, or shore area, as permitted in section 70011(b)(3); and
(3) take actions for port, harbor, and coastal facility security in accordance with section 70116.
(Added Pub. L. 115–282, title IV, § 401(a), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4261; amended Pub. L. 116–260, div. AA, title V, § 512(c)(6)(F), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2757; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], § 8507(a)(5), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4753; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7321(e), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1767.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under subchapters I through III and this subchapter shall be delegated by the Secretary to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.”
2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “I through III” for “A through C”.
2020—Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation” for “Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation” in two places.
46 U.S.C. § 70118 (SHIPPING)
§ 70118. Enforcement by State and local officers
(a) In General.—
Any State or local government law enforcement officer who has authority to enforce State criminal laws may make an arrest for violation of a security zone regulation prescribed under section 70051 or security or safety zone regulation under section 70116(b) or a safety zone regulation prescribed under section 10(d) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1509(d)) by a Coast Guard official authorized by law to prescribe such regulations, if—
(1) such violation is a felony; and
(2) the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such violation.
(b) Other Powers not Affected.—
The provisions of this section are in addition to any power conferred by law to such officers. This section shall not be construed as a limitation of any power conferred by law to such officers, or any other officer of the United States or any State. This section does not grant to such officers any powers not authorized by the law of the State in which those officers are employed.
(Added Pub. L. 108–293, title VIII, § 801(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1078, § 70119; renumbered § 70118, Pub. L. 109–241, title IX, § 901(l)(1), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 565; Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(33)(A), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1705; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3529(c)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 603; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXVII, § 7701(c), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1835.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 70118 was renumbered section 70117 of this title and subsequently repealed.
Another prior section 70118 was renumbered section 70121 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “section 70051” for “section 1 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191)” and “section 70116(b)” for “section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–181 repealed Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(33)(A). See 2006 Amendment note below.
2006—Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(33)(A), which directed renumbering identical to that made by Pub. L. 109–241, was repealed by Pub. L. 110–181. See Amendment note and Construction of 2006 Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 109–241 renumbered section 70119 of this title, as added by Pub. L. 108–293, § 801(a), as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2006 Amendment
text: Provisions of Pub. L. 109–304 repealed by section 3529(c)(1) of Pub. L. 110–181 to be treated as if never enacted, see section 3529(c)(2) of Pub. L. 110–181, set out as a note under section 9504 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
46 U.S.C. § 70131 (SHIPPING)
§ 70131. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Law enforcement agency.—
The term “law enforcement agency” means an agency of a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a Federally recognized tribe that is authorized by law to supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law.
(2) Security zone.—
The term “security zone” means a security zone, established by the Commandant of the Coast Guard or the Commandant’s designee pursuant to section 70051 or section 70116(b), for a vessel carrying especially hazardous cargo when such vessel—
(A) enters, or operates within, the internal waters of the United States and the territorial sea of the United States; or
(B) transfers such cargo or residue in any port or place, under the jurisdiction of the United States, within the territorial sea of the United States or the internal waters of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title VIII, § 828(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3005; amended Pub. L. 111–330, § 1(16), Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3570; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXVII, § 7701(d), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1835.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Par. (2). Pub. L. 119–60 subtituted “section 70051” for “section 1 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (50 U.S.C. 191)” and “section 70116(b)” for “section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))” in introductory provisions.
2010—Pub. L. 111–330 amended Pub. L. 111–281, § 828(a), which enacted this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 111–330, § 1, Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3569, provided that the amendment made by section 1(16) is effective with the enactment of Pub. L. 111–281.
48 U.S.C. § 1231...1234 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 1231 to 1234. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 1231 to 1234 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.
Section 1231, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 1, 47 Stat. 761; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 1, 48 Stat. 456, related to a convention to frame a constitution for Philippines. Section 1 of act Jan. 17, 1933, was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648.
Section 1232, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, §§ 2, 10, 47 Stat. 761, 768; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 2, 48 Stat. 457; Proc. No. 2695, eff. July 4, 1946, 11 F.R. 7515, 60 Stat. 1352, related to mandatory provisions of constitution.
Section 1233, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 3, 47 Stat. 763; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 3, 48 Stat. 458, related to submission of proposed constitution to President of United States.
Section 1234, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 4, 47 Stat. 763; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 4, 48 Stat. 458, related to submission of constitution to Filipino people.
48 U.S.C. § 1323...1323–3 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 1323 to 1323–3. Repealed. Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 13(2), 64 Stat. 1043
text: Section 1323, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, § 6, 37 Stat. 563; Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, § 2, 63 Stat. 601, related to establishment and operation of various facilities.
text: Section 1323–1, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 390, § 6, 37 Stat. 563; Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, § 2, 63 Stat. 601, related to organization and conduct of facilities as business operations.
text: Section 1323–2, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, § 1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, § 2, 63 Stat. 602, related to receipts, sales, and services.
text: Section 1323–3, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, § 1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, § 2, 63 Stat. 602, related to exemption of operations of postal service.
48 U.S.C. § 1337a...1337c (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 1337a to 1337c. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 1337a to 1337c were omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, § 3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, § 3549.
Section 1337a, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, § 1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, § 1, 63 Stat. 600, amended Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to acquisition or construction of structures, equipment, and improvements.
Section 1337b, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, § 1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, § 1, 63 Stat. 600, amended Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to claims for losses of or damage to property.
Section 1337c, act June 19, 1934, ch. 667, § 1, as added Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 422, § 1, 63 Stat. 600, amended Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, § 2(b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to disaster relief.
48 U.S.C. § 1662a (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1662a. Repealed. Pub. L. 118–232, § 1, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2834
text: Section, Pub. L. 98–213, § 12, Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, provided that amendments or modifications to the constitution of American Samoa, as approved pursuant to Executive Order 10264 as in effect Jan. 1, 1983, could be made only by Congress.
49 U.S.C. § 1140 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 1140. Information individuals 1 involved in accidents and families of such individuals
In the course of an investigation of an accident described in section 1131(a)(1), except an aircraft accident described in section 1136 or a rail passenger accident described in section 1139, the Board may, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that individuals involved in accidents and the families of such individuals, and other individuals the Board deems appropriate—
(1) are informed as to the roles, with respect to the accident and the post-accident activities, of the Board;
(2) are briefed, before any public briefing, about the accident, its causes, and any other findings from the investigation; and
(3) are individually informed of and allowed to attend any public hearings and meetings of the Board about the accident.
(Added Pub. L. 115–254, div. C, § 1109(e)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3435; amended Pub. L. 118–63, title XII, § 1215(e), May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1430.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–63 substituted “individuals involved in accidents and families of such individuals” for “for families of individuals involved in accidents” in section catchline and “individuals involved in accidents and the families of such individuals” for “the families of individuals involved in the accident” in introductory provisions in text.