Subpart A General Provisions
Subpart B Marine Casualties and Voyage Records
Subpart C Miscellaneous Operating Requirements
Subpart D Crew Requirements
Subpart E Preparations for Emergencies
Subpart F Markings Required
Subpart G Operational Readiness, Maintenance, and Inspection of Lifesaving Equipment
Subpart H Penalties

Terms Used In 46 CFR Part 122 - Operations

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.