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46 U.S.C. § 57511. — Demise charters · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 46/§ 57511

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46 U.S.C. § 57511.Chapter 575

§ 57511

Demise charters

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Subchapter: CHARTERS

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A charter by the Secretary of Transportation under this chapter shall demise the vessel to the charterer subject to all usual conditions contained in a bareboat charter. The charter shall be for a term the Secretary considers to be in the best interest of the United States Government and the merchant marine.

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