46 U.S.C. § 30501 Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Covered small passenger vessel.—The term “covered small passenger vessel”—(A) means a small passenger vessel, as defined in section 2101, that is—(i) not a wing-in-ground craft; and (ii) carrying—(I) not more than 49 passengers on an overnight domestic voyage; and (II) not more than 150 passengers on any voyage that is not an overnight domestic voyage; and (B) includes any wooden vessel constructed prior to March 11, 1996, carrying at least 1 passenger for hire.
(2) Owner.—The term “owner” includes a charterer that mans, supplies, and navigates a vessel at the charterer’s own expense or by the charterer’s own procurement.