46 U.S.C. § 14511

Application

This subchapter applies to a vessel described in section 14501 of this title if—

(1)

the owner requests; or

(2)

the vessel is—

(A)

self-propelled;

(B)

at least 24 meters (79 feet) overall in length; and

(C)

not operated only for pleasure.

( Pub. L. 99–509, title V, § 5101(3) , Oct. 21, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1924 .)