Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 50503

Oceanographic research vessels

section 2101 of this titleAn oceanographic research vessel (as defined in ) is deemed not to be engaged in trade or commerce.

Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b)120 Stat. 1567(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

50503

46 App.:441.

Pub. L. 89–99, §§ 1, 3, 4, July 30, 1965, 79 Stat. 424.

 

46 App.:443.

 

46 App.:444.

46 U.S.C. 2101The definitions of “oceanographic research vessel” and “scientific personnel” in 46 App. U.S.C. 441 are omitted because substantially the same definitions are already in .

section 10101(3) of title 46The text of 46 App. U.S.C. 444 is omitted because , which defines “seaman” for purposes of part G of subtitle II of title 46, already contains an exception for scientific personnel. Title 53 of the Revised Statutes, referred to [in] 46 App. U.S.C. 444, was previously codified principally in part G of subtitle II of title 46.