46 U.S.C. § 8903

Self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessels

A self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessel shall be operated by an individual licensed by the Secretary to operate that type of vessel, under prescribed regulations.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 555 ; Pub. L. 99–307, § 1(14)(B) , (C), May 19, 1986 , 100 Stat. 446 .)