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46 U.S.C. § 57514 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 57514. Qualifications of bidders

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

(a) Considerations.--In deciding whether to award a charter to a bidder, the Secretary of Transportation shall consider--

(1) the bidder's financial resources, credit standing, and practical experience in operating vessels; and

(2) other factors a prudent business person would consider in entering into a transaction involving a large capital investment.

(b) Disqualifications.--The Secretary may not charter a vessel to a person appearing to lack sufficient capital, credit, and experience to operate the vessel successfully over the period covered by the charter.

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