And where does this talk about being in command? This discussion is not about
ownership, its about your claim that the operator of a US-documented vessel must
be a US citizen. I've agreed, number of times, that owners must be citizens,
and that's all this web site talks about.

As I've pointed out, the US Code, otherwise known as "the law," specifically
says that a recreational vessel may be commanded by a non-citizen. The Boat/US
article was simply confirming what I had already posted, but it also explains
that a decade ago, the law was different, and recreational were not excluded
from the "citizen in command" requirement.

The current law, one more time:

Title 46
Section 12110. Limitations on operations authorized by certificates
...
(c) A vessel with only a recreational endorsement may not be
operated other than for pleasure.
(d) A documented vessel, other than a vessel with only a
recreational endorsement, may be placed under the command only of a
citizen of the United States.

Under the new law, which passed the House last week, this will be Section 12131,
with the wording:
A documented vessel (other than a vessel with only a
recreational endorsement) may be placed under the command
only of a citizen of the United States.




"JAXAshby" wrote in message
...
jeffies, you dumb box of rocks. here is what the CG has to say on the
subject.

you dumb dung. all because you keep trying to prove wrong the high school
girls of long ago who snickered every time you opened your mouth in class.

WHAT VESSELS MAY BE DOCUMENTED?
A vessel must measure at least five net tons and, with the exception of
certain
oil spill response vessels, must be wholly owned by a citizen of the U.S.


WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTATION?
The basic requirements for documentation are to demonstrate ownership of the
vessel, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for the endorsement sought.

HOW DO I ESTABLISH U.S. CITIZENSHIP?
Citizenship is established by completion of form CG-1258. In addition to
individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities capable of holding
legal title may be deemed citizens for documentation purposes. Corporations
must be registered in a state or the U.S; the chief executive officer and
chairman of the board of directors must be U.S. citizens, and no more than a
minority of the number of directors necessary to constitute a quorum may be
non-citizens

WHY DOES THE COAST GUARD REQUIRE DESIGNATION OF A MANAGING OWNER?
Many vessels have more than one owner. To make sure that the right person gets
mail concerning the vessel, one must be designated as the managing owner.