46 CFR § 3.03-1 - Vessels subject to the requirements of this part.

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# 3.03-1 Vessels subject to the requirements of this part.

The regulations in this part are applicable to U.S. flag vessels desiring designation as oceanographic research vessels in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 2101.

[CGD 77-081, 46 FR 56202, Nov. 16, 1981, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2005-22329, 70 FR 57183, Sept. 30, 2005; USCG-2023-0759, 89 FR 22948, Apr. 3, 2024]