Vessel Owner - Refers to the person or entity that possesses the

property title of a Vessel or is entitled to conduct business with such Vessel. 1.81 Wharf - A structure built along or at an angle from the shore of navigable waters for conducting Maritime Operations by berthing or mooring a Vessel in any way that make feasible the loading and unloading of passengers and Cargo. Some wharves are especially designed for handling liquid cargo by pipelines, dry Cargo, bulk merchandise and loose Cargo, and Containers. 9