# 46 C.F.R. § 287.3 (2026): Requirements as to vessel operations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 287.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Requirements as to vessel operations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter II: MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 287: ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSTRUCTION RESERVE FUNDS / § 287.3: § 287.3   Requirements as to vessel operations.

## Text

Section 511 of the Act applies with respect to vessels operated in the foreign or domestic commerce of the United States or in the fisheries of the United States and vessels acquired or being constructed for the purpose of such operation. The foreign commerce of the United States includes commerce or trade between the United States (including the District of Columbia), the territories and possessions which are embraced within the coastwise laws, and a foreign country or other territories and possessions of the United States. The domestic commerce of the United States includes commerce or trade between ports of the United States and its territories and possessions, embraced within the coastwise laws and on inland rivers. The fisheries include the fisheries of the United States and its territories and possessions. Section 511 of the Act does not apply to vessels operated in the foreign commerce or fisheries of any country other than the United States.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 287.1 (2026) § 287.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.2 (2026) § 287.2   Scope of section 511 of the Act and the regulations in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.3 (2026) § 287.3   Requirements as to vessel operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.4 (2026) § 287.4   Application to establish fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_4.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.5 (2026) § 287.5   Tentative authorization to establish fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.6 (2026) § 287.6   Establishment of fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_6.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.7 (2026) § 287.7   Circumstances permitting reimbursement from a construction reserve fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.8 (2026) § 287.8   Investment of funds in securities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_8.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.9 (2026) § 287.9   Valuation of securities in fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_9.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.10 (2026) § 287.10   Withdrawals from fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_10.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.11 (2026) § 287.11   Time deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_11.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.12 (2026) § 287.12   Election as to nonrecognition of gain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_12.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.13 (2026) § 287.13   Deposit of proceeds of sales or indemnities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_13.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 287.14 (2026) § 287.14   Deposit of earnings and receipts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P287_S287_14.md)

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