46 C.F.R. § 15.725 Sailing short.
Title 46 - Shipping
Whenever a vessel is deprived of the service of a member of its complement, and the master or person in charge is unable to find appropriate licensed or documented personnel to man the vessel, the master or person in charge may proceed on the voyage, having determined the vessel is sufficiently manned for the voyage. A report of sailing short must be filed in writing with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) having cognizance for inspection in the area in which the vessel is operating, or the OCMI within whose jurisdiction the voyage is completed. The report must explain the cause of each deficiency and be submitted within twelve hours after arrival at the next port. The actions of the master or person in charge in such instances are subject to review and it must be shown the vacancy was not due to the consent, fault or collusion of the master or other individuals specified in 46 U.S.C. 8101(e). A civil penalty may be assessed against the master or person in charge for failure to submit the report.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS
Subpart F—Limitations and Qualifying Factors
§ 15.725 Sailing short.
