How do I know if my vessel measures five net tons?
“Net tonnage” measures a vessel’s volume. It does not measure a vessel’s weight (which is often also expressed in tons).
If a vessel is 26 feet or longer, then it most likely measures five net tons or more.
According to the United States Coast Guard, “net tonnage is a volumetric measure of a vessel’s useful capacity.” Parts of the vessel that do not hold cargo (such as the crew’s spaces and the like) do not count as part of a vessel’s net tonnage.
If a vessel is 26 feet or longer, then it most likely measures five net tons or more.
According to the United States Coast Guard, “net tonnage is a volumetric measure of a vessel’s useful capacity.” Parts of the vessel that do not hold cargo (such as the crew’s spaces and the like) do not count as part of a vessel’s net tonnage.