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46 U.S.C. § 9301

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/us/usc/t46/s9301
Title
46 — Shipping
Chapter
STII/PTF/CH93
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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

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