[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: 46CFR188.10-53]

[Page 341-342]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 188_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents
 
       Subpart 188.10_Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter
 
Sec. 188.10-53  Oceanographic research vessel.

    The term oceanographic research vessel means a vessel that the 
Secretary finds is being employed only in instruction in oceanography or 
limnology, or both, or only in oceanographic or limnological research, 
including those studies about the sea such as seismic, gravity meter, 
and magnetic exploration and other marine geophysical or

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geological surveys, atmospheric research, and biological research.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996]