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46 CFR §46.05-1

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  1. (a)For the purpose of the regulations in this part, a vessel is a passenger vessel if:
    1. (1)Engaged on an international voyage by sea, it carries or is authorized to carry more than 12 passengers; or,
    2. (2)Engaged on a coastwise voyage by sea or a voyage on the Great Lakes, it carries or is authorized to carry more than 16 persons in addition to the crew.