§ 187.1 Which States are affected by this part?
§ 187.3 What vessels are affected by this part?
§ 187.5 What are the purposes of this part?
§ 187.7 Definitions
§ 187.9 What is a vessel identifier and how is one assigned?
§ 187.11 What are the procedures to participate in VIS?
§ 187.13 What are the procedures for obtaining certification of compliance with guidelines for State vessel titling systems?
§ 187.15 When is a mortgage a preferred mortgage?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 33 > Chapter I > Subchapter S > Part 187 > Subpart A - General

  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • 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.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.