Operator
(9) Operator means a person who is an owner, a demise charterer, or other contractor, who conducts the operation of, or who is responsible for the operation of a vessel. (10) Readily accessible means equipment that is taken out of stowage and is available within the same space as any person for immediate use during an emergency. (11) Recreational vessel means any vessel manufactured or used primarily for non-commercial use or leased, rented, or chartered to another for non-commercial use. It does not include a vessel engaged in carrying paying passengers. (12) Small passenger vessel means a vessel inspected under 46 CFR subchapter T or 46 CFR subchapter K. (13) Uninspected passenger vessel means an uninspected vessel (i) Of at least 100 gross tons; (A) Carrying not more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (B) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than 12 passengers; or (ii) Of less than 100 gross tons; (A) Carrying not more than six passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (B) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than six passengers. (14) Unsafe condition exists when the wave height within an RNA identified in paragraph (a) of this section is equal to or greater than the maximum wave height determined by the formula L/10 + F = W where: