46 U.S.C. § 56302 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 56302. Charter terms

(a) In general.--If a vessel is requisitioned for use but not ownership under this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation, at the time of requisition or as soon thereafter as the situation allows, shall offer the person entitled to possession of the vessel a charter containing--

(b) Refusal to accept.--If the person does not accept the charter and rate of hire, the parties shall proceed as provided in section 56304 of this title.