[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR168.05]

[Page 785]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 168--ESCORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TANKERS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 168.05  Definitions.

    As used in this part--
    Disabled tanker means a tanker experiencing a loss of propulsion or 
steering control.
    Escort transit means that portion of the tanker's voyage through 
waters where escort vessels are required.
    Escort vessel means any vessel that is assigned and dedicated to a 
tanker during the escort transit, and that is fendered and outfitted 
with towing gear as appropriate for its role in an emergency response to 
a disabled tanker.
    Laden means transporting in bulk any quantity of applicable cargo, 
except for clingage and residue in otherwise empty cargo tanks.
    Single hull tanker means any self-propelled tank vessel that is not 
constructed with both double bottom and double sides in accordance with 
the provisions of 33 CFR 157.10d.
    Tanker master means the licensed onboard person in charge of the 
tanker.
    Tanker owner or operator means the owner or shoreside organization 
(individual, corporation, partnership, or association), including a 
demise charterer, responsible for the overall management and operation 
of the tanker.