# 46 CFR § 68.3: Definitions for the purposes of this subpart

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 68.3
- **Heading:** Definitions for the purposes of this subpart
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER G—DOCUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS > PART 68—DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS: EXCEPTIONS TO COASTWISE QUALIFICATION > Subpart A—Regulations for Engaging in Limited Coastwise Trade

## Text

Act means the Act of September 2, 1958 (46 U.S.C. App. 883-1).
883-1 citizen or 883-1 corporation means a corporation which qualifies for the special citizenship status created by the Act of September 2, 1958 (46 U.S.C. App. 883-1).
Parent corporation means one incorporated under the laws of the United States, or any state, territory, or district of the United States, which controls (directly or indirectly) at least 50 percent of the voting stock of another corporation.
Subsidiary corporation means one incorporated under the laws of the United States, or any state, territory, or district of the United States, which has not less than 50 percent of its voting stock controlled (directly or indirectly) by another corporation.
[CGD 80-107, 47 FR 27511, June 24, 1982, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51203, Sept. 30, 1997. Redesignated by USCG-2005-20258, 71 FR 61418, Oct. 18, 2006]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 68.1 § 68.1 Purpose of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.3 § 68.3 Definitions for the purposes of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.5 § 68.5 Requirements for citizenship under 46 U.S.C. App. 883-1.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.7 § 68.7 Qualification as an 883-1 corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.9 § 68.9 Qualification as a parent or subsidiary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.9.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.11 § 68.11 Cessation of qualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.13 § 68.13 Privileges conferred—documentation of vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.13.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.15 § 68.15 Privileges conferred—operation of vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.17 § 68.17 Restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.17.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.19 § 68.19 Application by an 883-1 corporation to document a vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.19.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.25 § 68.25 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.25.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.27 § 68.27 Definitions for purposes of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.27.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.29 § 68.29 Citizenship requirements for limited coastwise endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.29.md)
- [46 CFR § 68.31 § 68.31 Vessel eligibility requirements for limited coastwise endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.31.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-68.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.