46 CFR 12.801 - Purpose.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

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§ 12.801 - Purpose.

The rules in this subpart implement 46 U.S.C. 8103(k) by establishing requirements for the issuance of MMCs, valid only for service in the steward's department of U.S. flag large passenger vessels, to non-resident aliens.

authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101,2103,2110,7301,7302,7503,7505,7701,and; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4

source: USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 77975, Dec. 24, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 12.801