1625-0014 Stat/Authority

Coast Guard, DOT

§ 3.10–1

PART
3—DESIGNATION
OF
OCEANOGRAPHIC
RESEARCH
VESSELS

Subpart 3.05—Definition of Terms
Used in This Part
§ 3.05–1

Subpart 3.01—Authority and Purpose
Sec.
3.01–1
3.01–3

Purpose of regulations.
Authority for regulations.

§ 3.05–3
sel.

Subpart 3.03—Application
3.03–1 Vessels subject to the requirements
of this part.

Oceanographic research ves-

‘‘An oceanographic research vessel is
a vessel which the U.S. Coast Guard
finds is employed exclusively in one or
more of the following:
(a) Oceanographic instruction;
(b) Limnologic instruction;
(c) Oceanographic research; or,
(d) Limnologic research.’’

Subpart 3.05—Definition of Terms Used in
This Part
3.05–1
3.05–3

Letter of designation.

A letter issued by an Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, designating
an uninspected vessel as an oceanographic research vessel.

Letter of designation.
Oceanographic research vessel.

Subpart 3.10—Designation

Subpart 3.10—Designation

3.10–1 Procedures for designating oceanographic research vessels.
3.10–5 Renewal of letter of designation.
3.10–10 Right of appeal.

§ 3.10–1 Procedures for designating
oceanographic research vessels.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.

(a) Upon written request by the
owner, master, or agent of a vessel, a
determination will be made by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, of
the zone in which the vessel is located,
whether the vessel may be designated
as an oceanographic research vessel
under the provisions of 46 U.S.C. 441.
(b) The request should contain sufficient information to allow the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection, to make
this determination. At a minimum, the
following items must be submitted:
(1) A detailed description of the vessel, including its identification number, owner and charterer.
(2) A specific operating plan stating
precisely the intended use of the vessel.
(3) Any additional information as
may be requested by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(c) If designation is granted, it shall
be indicated as follows:
(1) For inspected vessels—indicated
on the certificate of inspection, valid
for its duration.
(2) For uninspected vessels—indicated by a letter of designation, which
shall be maintained on board the vessel
and remain in effect for two years from
date of issuance.

SOURCE: CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56202, Nov. 16,
1981, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 3.01—Authority and
Purpose
§ 3.01–1 Purpose of regulations.
The purpose of the regulations in this
part is to establish standard procedures
for the designation of certain vessels as
oceanographic research vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 441.
§ 3.01–3 Authority for regulations.
The regulations regarding the designation of oceanographic research vessels interpret or apply title 46, United
States Code, sections 441 through 445.

Subpart 3.03—Application
§ 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. 441.

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