# 46 CFR § 294.13: Special rule for TSP Fleet Vessel entry age

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.13

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 294.13
- **Heading:** Special rule for TSP Fleet Vessel entry age
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER C—REGULATIONS AFFECTING SUBSIDIZED VESSELS AND OPERATORS > PART 294—TANKER SECURITY PROGRAM (TSP) > Subpart B—Establishment of a Tanker Security Fleet

## Text

An Applicant may apply for a TSP Operating Agreement with a vessel that exceeds the maximum entry age requirement of § 294.9(a)(4), if it satisfies the following conditions:
(a) The Applicant demonstrates their intent to replace the non-compliant vessel within 30 months after the commencement of operations under a TSP Operating Agreement;
(b) Nominated vessels 15 years or older must be enrolled in a classification society's CAP and be rated equivalent to ABS CAP 2 or better; and
(c) The Secretary determines that the Applicant has entered into an agreement to obtain and operate a replacement product tank vessel which, upon commencing operation under the same TSP Operating Agreement for the non-compliant vessel, will be eligible to be included in the fleet under § 294.9.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 294.1 § 294.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.3 § 294.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.5 § 294.5 Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.7 § 294.7 Procedural waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.9 § 294.9 Product tanker vessel eligibility requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.9.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.11 § 294.11 Owner, charterer, and operator citizenship eligibility requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.13 § 294.13 Special rule for TSP Fleet Vessel entry age.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.13.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.15 § 294.15 Initial award of TSP Operating Agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.17 § 294.17 Subsequent award of TSP Operating Agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.17.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.19 § 294.19 Nature of award procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.19.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.21 § 294.21 General conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.21.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.23 § 294.23 Special terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.23.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.25 § 294.25 National security modifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.25.md)
- [46 CFR § 294.27 § 294.27 Financial reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.27.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-294.13. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.