33 CFR 151.1506: Restriction on operating without master's certification
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section restricts where certain vessels may operate. A vessel subject to this subpart may not operate in the Great Lakes or the Hudson River, north of the George Washington Bridge, unless its master has certified that the subpart's requirements have been met. The certification must be made in accordance with § 151.1516.
Applies toVessels subject to the requirements of this subpart.
What it says
A vessel subject to the requirements of this subpart may not be operated in the Great Lakes or the Hudson River, north of the George Washington Bridge, unless the master has certified that the subpart's requirements have been met.
“No vessel subject to the requirements of this subpart may be operated in the Great Lakes or the Hudson River, north of the George Washington Bridge”
The master must make the certification in accordance with § 151.1516, and it must state that the requirements of this subpart have been met.
“unless the master of the vessel has certified, in accordance with § 151.1516, that the requirements of this subpart have been met.”
Common questions
Where can a vessel not operate without the master's certification?
A vessel subject to this subpart may not operate in the Great Lakes or the Hudson River, north of the George Washington Bridge, without the certification.
“No vessel subject to the requirements of this subpart may be operated in the Great Lakes or the Hudson River, north of the George Washington Bridge”
Who must certify that the requirements have been met?
The master of the vessel must certify that the requirements of this subpart have been met. The certification must be made in accordance with § 151.1516.
“unless the master of the vessel has certified, in accordance with § 151.1516, that the requirements of this subpart have been met.”
The text of 33 CFR 151.1506
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Restriction of operation
No vessel subject to the requirements of this subpart may be operated in the Great Lakes or the Hudson River, north of the George Washington Bridge, unless the master of the vessel has certified, in accordance with § 151.1516, that the requirements of this subpart have been met.
Sections it refers to
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