# 46 C.F.R. § 356.37 (2026): Operation of a Fishing Industry Vessel by a Mortgage Trustee

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 356.37 (2026)
- **Heading:** Operation of a Fishing Industry Vessel by a Mortgage Trustee
- **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 356: REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS OF 100 FEET OR GREATER IN REGISTERED LENGTH TO OBTAIN A FISHERY ENDORSEMENT TO THE VESSEL'S DOCUMENTATION / Subpart E: Mortgage Trustees / § 356.37: § 356.37   Operation of a Fishing Industry Vessel by a Mortgage Trustee.

## Text

An approved Mortgage Trustee cannot operate a Fishing Industry Vessel without the approval of the Citizenship Approval Officer, except where non-commercial operation is necessary for the immediate safety of the vessel, or for repairs, drydocking or berthing changes; provided, that the vessel is operated under the command of a Citizen of the United States for a period of no more than 15 calendar days.
[68 FR 5582, Feb. 4, 2003]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 356.27 (2026) § 356.27   Mortgage Trustee requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P356_S356_27.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 356.31 (2026) § 356.31   Maintenance of Mortgage Trustee approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P356_S356_31.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 356.37 (2026) § 356.37   Operation of a Fishing Industry Vessel by a Mortgage Trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P356_S356_37.md)

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