### Question
How does the law define chemical parcel-tanker?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 40102*, **chemical parcel-tanker** is defined as:

> a vessel that has—


(A) a cargo-carrying capability consisting of individual cargo tanks for bulk chemicals that—


(i) are a permanent part of the vessel

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 40102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Regulation of Ocean Shipping > Part A-Ocean Shipping > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL**

