2017 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 30 - International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
Sec. 1603 - Vessels subject to International Regulations

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 1603 (2017)
Section Name §1603. Vessels subject to International Regulations
Section Text

Except as provided in section 1604 of this title and subject to the provisions of section 1605 of this title, the International Regulations, as proclaimed under section 1602 of this title, shall be applicable to, and shall be complied with by—

(1) all vessels, public and private, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, while upon the high seas or in waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels, and

(2) all other vessels when on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 95–75, §4, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 309.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 30 - INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA
Sec. 1603 - Vessels subject to International Regulations
Contains section 1603
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 91 Stat. 309
Public Law References Public Law 95-75
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