American Samoa § 20.0204 - Board

§ 20.0204. Board

(a) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Board may: (1) issue registers and certificates of inspection (hull and machinery) for the operation of vessels; (2) issue licenses for masters, pilots, and engineers after appropriate written and oral examinations as determined necessary by the Board; (3) maintain records of Board proceedings and preserve copies of documents issued under this chapter; (4) make all necessary inspections of vessels, boilers, and pressure vessels, tramways, aerial cables, and all stationary or marine engines in furtherance of the provisions of this chapter; (5) promulgate rules necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; (6) hold hearings, compel attendance of witnesses order the production of documents and other tangible evidence and administer oaths; and (7) refuse to issue, and revoke, suspend, limit or modify, a register, certificate of inspection or license provided for in this chapter. (b) Subject to the provisions of this chapter the Board shall require an owner of a vessel engaged in commercial marine transportation for interisland travel to carry public liability insurance covering cargo and passengers in an adequate amount as determined by the Board. Amendment: 1978 Paragraph (4): added boilers and pressure vessels, tramways, aerial cables, and all stationary or marine engines”.