# 46 C.F.R. § 68.80 (2026): Invalidation of a coastwise endorsement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_80

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 68.80 (2026)
- **Heading:** Invalidation of a coastwise endorsement
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 68: DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS: EXCEPTIONS TO COASTWISE QUALIFICATION / Subpart C: Vessels With a Coastwise Endorsement Issued on or After August 9, 2004, That Are Demised Chartered to Coastwise Qualified Citizens / § 68.80: § 68.80   Invalidation of a coastwise endorsement.

## Text

In addition to the events in § 67.167(c)(1) through (c)(9) of this chapter, a Certificate of Documentation together with a coastwise endorsement under this subpart becomes invalid when—
(a) The owner fails to make the certification required by § 68.65 or ceases to meet the requirements of the certification on file;
(b) The demise charter expires or is transferred to another charterer; or
(c) The citizenship of the charterer or sub-charterer changes to the extent that they are no longer qualified for a coastwise endorsement.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 68.50 (2026) § 68.50   Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_50.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 68.55 (2026) § 68.55   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_55.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 68.60 (2026) § 68.60   Eligibility of a vessel for a coastwise endorsement under this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_60.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 68.65 (2026) § 68.65   Annual ownership certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_65.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 68.70 (2026) § 68.70   Application procedure for vessels other than barges to be operated in coastwise trade without being documented.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_70.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 68.75 (2026) § 68.75   Application procedure for barges to be operated in coastwise trade without being documented.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_75.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 68.80 (2026) § 68.80   Invalidation of a coastwise endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P68_S68_80.md)

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