33 USC 1202 - Definitions

§ 1202. Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter—

(1) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating;

(2) “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery; and

(3) “towing vessel” means any commercial vessel engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by pushing ahead.

(Pub. L. 92–63, § 3, Aug. 4, 1971, 85 Stat. 164.)