[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR3.03-1] [Page 38] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 3_DESIGNATION OF OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS--Table of Contents Subpart 3.03_Application Sec. 3.03-1 Vessels subject to the requirements of this part. The regulations in this subchapter are applicable to U.S. flag vessels desiring designation as oceanographic research vessels in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 2101(18). [CGD 77-081, 46 FR 56202, Nov. 16, 1981, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997]