2017 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part F - Manning of Vessels
Chapter 93 - Great Lakes Pilotage
Sec. 9301 - Definitions

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Citation 46 U.S.C. § 9301 (2017)
Section Name §9301. Definitions
Section Text

In this chapter—

(1) "Canadian registered pilot" means an individual (except a regular crewmember of a vessel) who is registered by Canada on the same basis as an individual registered under section 9303 of this title.

(2) "Great Lakes" means Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, their connecting and tributary waters, the Saint Lawrence River as far east as Saint Regis, and adjacent port areas.

(3) "United States registered pilot" means an individual (except a regular crewmember of a vessel) who is registered under section 9303 of this title.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 557.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
9301(1) 46:216(d)
9301(2) 46:216(a)
9301(3) 46:216(c)

Section 9301 contains definitions which pertain to this chapter only.

Clause (1) defines "Canadian registered pilot" as an individual registered as a pilot in Canada on the same basis as the United States.

Clause (2) defines "Great Lakes" as the five lakes plus their connecting and tributary waters, a certain part of the Saint Lawrence River, and adjacent ports.

Clause (3) defines "United States registered pilot" as an individual registered under regulations for competency under section 9303.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 46 - SHIPPING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 46 - SHIPPING
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part F - Manning of Vessels
CHAPTER 93 - GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE
Sec. 9301 - Definitions
Contains section 9301
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 97 Stat. 557
Public Law References Public Law 98-89
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