---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 294.13"
title: "46"
number: "294.13"
heading: "Special rule for TSP Fleet Vessel entry age."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/294.13"
---

# §294.13. Special rule for TSP Fleet Vessel entry age.


An Applicant may apply for a TSP Operating Agreement with a vessel that exceeds the maximum entry age requirement of [§ 294.9(a)(4)](/cfr/46/294.9.md?p=a-4), if it satisfies the following conditions:

- (a) The Applicant demonstrates their intent to replace the non-compliant vessel within 30 months after the commencement of operations under a TSP Operating Agreement;
- (b) Nominated vessels 15 years or older must be enrolled in a classification society's CAP and be rated equivalent to ABS CAP 2 or better; and
- (c) The Secretary determines that the Applicant has entered into an agreement to obtain and operate a replacement product tank vessel which, upon commencing operation under the same TSP Operating Agreement for the non-compliant vessel, will be eligible to be included in the fleet under [§ 294.9](/cfr/46/294.9.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. ch. 534, 49 CFR 1.93.

### Source

Source: 91 FR 37326, June 23, 2026, unless otherwise noted.