Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

46 U.S.C. § 57101 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 57101. Placement of vessels in National Defense Reserve Fleet

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) In general.--Any vessel acquired by the Maritime Administration of 1,500 gross tons or more or such other vessels as the Secretary of Transportation determines are appropriate shall be placed in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.

(b) Removal from Fleet.--A vessel placed in the Fleet under subsection (a) may not be traded out or sold from the Fleet, except as provided in section 57102, 57103, or 57104 or chapter 533, 537, 573, or 575 of this title.

(c) Authority of Federal entities to transfer vessels.--All Federal entities are authorized to transfer vessels to the National Defense Reserve Fleet without reimbursement subject to the approval of the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Navy with respect to Ready Reserve Force vessels and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to all other vessels.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 46 U.S.C. § 57101 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 57101. Placement of vessels in National Defense Reserve Fleet - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-46-shipping/46-usc-sect-57101/

Read this complete 46 U.S.C. § 57101 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 57101. Placement of vessels in National Defense Reserve Fleet on Westlaw. Westlaw subscription required.

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all U.S. Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard