### Question
How does TANKER SECURITY FLEET define long term charter?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 53401*, **long term charter** is defined as:

> any time charter of a product tank vessel to the United States Government that, together with options, occurs for a continuous period of more than 180 days

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53401*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 534-TANKER SECURITY FLEET**

