### Question
Can you define what owner means?


### Answer
**Owner** is defined as the following in *46 U.S.C. § 3507*:

> the owner, charterer, managing operator, master, or other individual in charge of a vessel

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 3507*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part B-Inspection and Regulation of Vessels > CHAPTER 35-CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS**

