Absolutely. Exempted vessels are those which do not operate on American navigable waters or in the fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone. Additionally, vessels are exempt that are Coastwise qualified, non-self-propelled vessels used in coastwise trade on lakes (which aren’t the Great Lakes) as well as within a harbor, on the rivers of the United States, or in the canals or internal waters of any state.
Are Some Vessels Exempt from Documentation?
