{"data":{"id":"us/33-cfr-168.05","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"33 CFR 168.05","heading":"Definitions.","body":"As used in this part—\nDisabled tanker means a tanker experiencing a loss of propulsion or steering control.\nDouble hull tanker means any self-propelled tank vessel that is constructed with both double bottom and double sides in accordance with the provisions of 33 CFR 157.10d.\nEscort transit means that portion of the tanker's voyage through waters where escort vessels are required.\nEscort vessel means any vessel that is assigned and dedicated to a tanker during the escort transit, and that is fendered and outfitted with towing gear as appropriate for its role in an emergency response to a disabled tanker.\nLaden means transporting in bulk any quantity of applicable cargo, except for clingage and residue in otherwise empty cargo tanks.\nSingle hull tanker means any self-propelled tank vessel that is not constructed with both double bottom and double sides in accordance with the provisions of 33 CFR 157.10d.\nTanker master means the licensed onboard person in charge of the tanker.\nTanker owner or operator means the owner or shoreside organization (individual, corporation, partnership, or association), including a demise charterer, responsible for the overall management and operation of the tanker.","path":["Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER P—PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY","PART 168—ESCORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TANKERS"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-33.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:25:35Z","sha256":"6f9c6a3269f95f20f425f190274e6dc21167dff49f24024012871412c6dc8a92","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/33-cfr-168.01","next":"us/33-cfr-168.10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}