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46 U.S.C. § 3704. — Coastwise trade vessels · Congress.wiki

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46 U.S.C. § 3704.Chapter 37

§ 3704

Coastwise trade vessels

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A segregated ballast tank, a crude oil washing system, or an inert gas system, required by this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter, on a vessel entitled to engage in the coastwise trade under chapter 551 of this title shall be installed in the United States (except the trust territories). A vessel failing to comply with this section may not engage in the coastwise trade.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)