[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR188.05-33] [Page 339] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 188_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 188.05_Application Sec. 188.05-33 Scientific personnel--interpretive rulings. (a) Scientific personnel on oceanographic research vessels are not considered to be seamen or passengers, but are considered as ``persons'' when requirements are based on total persons on board. (b) Scientific personnel on such vessels shall not be required to possess seamen's documents nor shall they be required to sign shipping articles. [CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77-081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981]