(a) Endorsements.—A vessel satisfying the requirements of subsection (b) may be issued—
(b) Requirements.—An endorsement may be issued under subsection (a) for a vessel that—
(2)
was not built in the United States, except that for an endorsement under subsection (a)(2), the vessel must not have been built or rebuilt in the United States;
(3)
is less than 200 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage as measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title; and