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46 U.S.C. § 50503 (SHIPPING)
§ 50503. Oceanographic research vessels
An oceanographic research vessel (as defined in section 2101 of this title) is deemed not to be engaged in trade or commerce.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1567.)
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50503
46 App.:441.
Pub. L. 89–99, §§ 1, 3, 4, July 30, 1965, 79 Stat. 424.
46 App.:443.
46 App.:444.
The 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 46 U.S.C. 2101.
The text of 46 App. U.S.C. 444 is omitted because section 10101(3) of title 46, 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.
46 U.S.C. § 50504 (SHIPPING)
§ 50504. Sailing school vessels
(a) Definitions.—
In this section, the terms “sailing school instructor”, “sailing school student”, and “sailing school vessel” have the meaning given those terms in section 2101 of this title.
(b) Not Seamen.—
A sailing school student or sailing school instructor is deemed not to be a seaman under—
(1) parts B, F, and G of subtitle II of this title; or
(2) the maritime law doctrines of maintenance and cure or warranty of seaworthiness.
(c) Not Merchant Vessel or Engaged in Trade or Commerce.—
A sailing school vessel is deemed not to be—
(1) a merchant vessel under section 11101(a)–(c) of this title; or
(2) a vessel engaged in trade or commerce.
(d) Evidence of Financial Responsibility.—
The owner or charterer of a sailing school vessel shall maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet liability for death or injury to sailing school students and sailing school instructors on a voyage on the vessel. The amount of financial responsibility shall be at least $50,000 for each student and instructor. Financial responsibility under this subsection may be evidenced by insurance or other adequate financial resources.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1568.)
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50504(a)
46 App.:446c.
Pub. L. 97–322, title II, §§ 204, 205, 207, Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1589.
50504(b)
46 App.:446.
50504(c)
46 App.:446b.
Pub. L. 97–322, title II, § 206, Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1590; Pub. L. 98–557, § 34(b), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2876.
50504(d)
46 App.:446a.
In subsection (b)(1), the words “parts B, F, and G of subtitle II of this title” are substituted for “the provisions of titles 52 and 53 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and any Act amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto” because the relevant provisions of titles 52 and 53 of the Revised Statutes were previously codified in parts B, F, and G of subtitle II of title 46.
In subsection (c), references to 46 App. U.S.C. 291 and 883 are omitted for consistency with section 50503 of the revised title.
46 U.S.C. § 51101 (SHIPPING)
§ 51101. Policy
It is the policy of the United States that merchant marine vessels of the United States should be operated by highly trained and efficient citizens of the United States and that the United States Navy and the merchant marine of the United States should work closely together to promote the maximum integration of the total seapower forces of the United States.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1568.)
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51101
46 App.:1126–1(a) (1st sentence).
Pub. L. 94–361, title VI, § 603(a) (1st sentence), July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 929.
46 App.:1295 (1st sentence).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1301 (1st sentence), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1997.
46 U.S.C. § 51102 (SHIPPING)
§ 51102. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Academy.—
The term “Academy” means the United States Merchant Marine Academy located at Kings Point, New York, and maintained under chapter 513 of this title.
(2) Cost of education provided.—
The term “cost of education provided” means the financial costs incurred by the United States Government for providing training or financial assistance to students at the Academy and the State maritime academies, including direct financial assistance, room, board, classroom academics, and other training activities.
(3) Merchant marine officer.—
The term “merchant marine officer” means an individual issued a license by the Coast Guard authorizing service as—
(A) a master, mate, or pilot on a documented vessel that—
(i) is of at least 1,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title; and
(ii) operates on the oceans or the Great Lakes; or
(B) an engineer officer on a documented vessel propelled by machinery of at least 4,000 horsepower.
(4) State maritime academy.—
The term “State maritime academy” means—
(A) a State maritime academy or college sponsored by a State and assisted under chapter 515 of this title; and
(B) a regional maritime academy or college sponsored by a group of States and assisted under chapter 515 of this title.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1568.)
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51102
46 App.:1295a.
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1302, as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1997; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(143), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 166; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 708, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3934; Pub. L. 108–136, title XXXV, § 3515(a), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1792.
The definition of “Secretary” is omitted as unnecessary because the full title is used the first time the term appears in each section.
In the definition of “merchant marine office”, the words “documented vessel” are substituted for “vessel . . . which is documented under the laws of the United States” because of the definition of “documented vessel” in 46 U.S.C. 2101, which is being moved to chapter 1 of the revised title.
In the definition of “State maritime academy”, the words “or territory of the United States” and “or territories of the United States” are omitted as unnecessary because of the definition of “State” in chapter 1 of the revised title.
46 U.S.C. § 51104 (SHIPPING)
§ 51104. General authority of Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Navy, in cooperation with the Maritime Administrator and the head of each State maritime academy, shall ensure that—
(1) the training of future merchant marine officers at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and at State maritime academies includes programs for naval science training in the operation of merchant vessels as a naval and military auxiliary; and
(2) naval officer training programs for future officers, insofar as possible, are maintained at designated maritime academies consistent with Navy standards and needs.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1570.)
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51104
46 App.:1126–1(a) (last sentence), (b).
Pub. L. 94–361, title VI, § 603(a) (last sentence), (b), July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 929; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(76), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 160.
46 App.:1295 (last sentence cl. (2)).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1301 (last sentence cl. (2)), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1997; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(142)(B), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 166.
46 U.S.C. § 51303 (SHIPPING)
§ 51303. Non-competitive appointments
The Secretary of Transportation may appoint each year without competition as cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy not more than 40 qualified individuals with qualities the Secretary considers to be of special value to the Academy. In making these appointments, the Secretary shall try to achieve a national demographic balance at the Academy.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1572.)
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51303
46 App.:1295b(b) (3)(D).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(b)(3)(D), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1999.
46 U.S.C. § 51304 (SHIPPING)
§ 51304. Additional appointments from particular areas
(a) Other Countries in Western Hemisphere.—
The President may appoint individuals from countries in the Western Hemisphere other than the United States to receive instruction at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Not more than 12 individuals may receive instruction under this subsection at the same time, and not more than 2 individuals from the same country may receive instruction under this subsection at the same time.
(b) Other Countries Generally.—
(1) Appointment.—
The Secretary of Transportation, with the approval of the Secretary of State, may appoint individuals from countries other than the United States to receive instruction at the Academy. Not more than 30 individuals may receive instruction under this subsection at the same time.
(2) Reimbursement.—
The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the country from which an individual comes under this subsection will reimburse the Secretary for the cost (as determined by the Secretary) of the instruction and allowances received by the individual.
(c) Panama.—
(1) Appointment.—
The Secretary of Transportation, with the approval of the Secretary of State, may appoint individuals from Panama to receive instruction at the Academy. Individuals appointed under this subsection are in addition to those appointed under any other provision of this chapter.
(2) Reimbursement.—
The Secretary of Transportation shall be reimbursed for the cost (as determined by the Secretary) of the instruction and allowances received by an individual appointed under this subsection.
(d) Allowances and Regulations.—
Individuals receiving instruction under this section are entitled to the same allowances and are subject to the same regulations on admission, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and graduation, as cadets at the Academy appointed from the United States.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1572.)
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51304(a)
46 App.:1295b(b) (5)(A), (B).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(b)(5)–(7), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1999; Pub. L. 99–368, § 5, Aug. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 776; Pub. L. 101–595, title VII, § 708(3), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2995.
51304(b)
46 App.:1295b(b) (6)(A)–(C).
51304(c)
46 App.:1295b(b) (7)(A), (B).
51304(d)
46 App.:1295b(b) (5)(C), (6)(D), (7)(C).
The word “appoint” is substituted for “designate” and “permit” for consistency in the chapter.
46 U.S.C. § 51305 (SHIPPING)
§ 51305. Prohibited basis for appointment
Preference may not be given to an individual for appointment as a cadet at the United States Merchant Marine Academy because one or more members of the individual’s immediate family are alumni of the Academy.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1572.)
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51305
46 App.:1295b(b) (3)(E).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(b)(3)(E), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1999.
46 U.S.C. § 51307 (SHIPPING)
§ 51307. Places of training
The Secretary of Transportation may provide for the training of cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy—
(1) on vessels owned or subsidized by the United States Government;
(2) on other documented vessels, with the permission of the owner;
(3) in shipyards or plants and with industrial or educational organizations; and
(4) on any other vessel considered by the Secretary to be necessary or appropriate or in the national interest.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1574; Pub. L. 109–241, title III, § 307, July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 528; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3525(a)(3), (b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 600, 601.)
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51307
46 App.:1295b(f).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(f), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2002.
In paragraph (2), the words “with the permission of the owner” are substituted for “if the owner . . . cooperates in such use” for clarity.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–181, § 3525(b), repealed Pub. L. 109–241, § 307. See 2006 Amendment note below.
Par. (4). Pub. L. 110–181, § 3525(a)(3), incorporated the substance of the amendment by Pub. L. 109–241, § 307, into this section by adding par. (4). See 2006 Amendment note below and section 18(a) of Pub. L. 109–304, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title.
2006—Pub. L. 109–241, § 307, which directed the amendment of section 1295b(f) of the former Appendix to this title from which this section was derived, was repealed by Pub. L. 110–181, § 3525(b). See 2008 Amendment note for par. (4) and Historical and Revision notes above.
46 U.S.C. § 51308 (SHIPPING)
§ 51308. Uniforms, textbooks, and transportation allowances
The Secretary of Transportation shall provide cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy—
(1) all required uniforms and textbooks; and
(2) allowances for transportation (including reimbursement of traveling expenses) when traveling under orders as a cadet.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1574.)
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51308
46 App.:1295b(d).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(d), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2000.
46 U.S.C. § 51309 (SHIPPING)
§ 51309. Academic degree
(a) Bachelor’s Degree.—
(1) In general.—
The Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy may confer the degree of bachelor of science on an individual who—
(A) has met the conditions prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation; and
(B) if a citizen of the United States, has passed the examination for a merchant marine officer’s license.
(2) Effect of physical disqualification.—
An individual not allowed to take the examination for a merchant marine officer’s license only because of physical disqualification may not be denied a degree for not taking the examination.
(b) Master’s Degree.—
The Superintendent of the Academy may confer a master’s degree on an individual who has met the conditions prescribed by the Secretary. A master’s degree program may be funded through non-appropriated funds. To maintain the appropriate academic standards, the program shall be accredited by the appropriate accreditation body. Nonappropriated funds received for this purpose shall be credited to the Maritime Administration’s Operations and Training appropriation, to remain available until expended, for those expenses directly related to the purpose of such receipts. The Superintendent shall maintain a separate and detailed accounting of nonappropriated fund receipts and all associated expenses. The Secretary may prescribe regulations necessary to administer such a program.
(c) Graduation Not Entitlement To Hold License.—
Graduation from the Academy does not entitle an individual to hold a license authorizing service on a merchant vessel.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1574; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXV, § 3514, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2724.)
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51309(a)
46 App.:1295b(g)(1).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(g), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2002; restated Pub. L. 108–136, title XXXV, § 3515(c), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1794.
51309(b)
46 App.:1295b(g)(2).
51309(c)
46 App.:1295b(b)(8).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(b)(8), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1997; Pub. L. 99–368, § 5, Aug. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 776.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–84 inserted before last sentence “Nonappropriated funds received for this purpose shall be credited to the Maritime Administration’s Operations and Training appropriation, to remain available until expended, for those expenses directly related to the purpose of such receipts. The Superintendent shall maintain a separate and detailed accounting of nonappropriated fund receipts and all associated expenses.”
46 U.S.C. § 51310 (SHIPPING)
§ 51310. Deferment of service obligation under cadet commitment agreements
The Secretary of Transportation may defer the service commitment of an individual under section 51306(a)(5) of this title (as specified in the cadet commitment agreement) for not more than 2 years if the individual is engaged in a graduate course of study approved by the Secretary. However, deferment of service as a commissioned officer under section 51306(a)(5) must be approved by the Secretary of the military department that has jurisdiction over the service or by the Secretary of Commerce for service with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1575.)
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51310
46 App.:1295b(e)(5).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(e)(5), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2001; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(144)(B), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 166; Pub. L. 108–136, title XXXV, § 3515(b)(6), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1793.
46 U.S.C. § 51311 (SHIPPING)
§ 51311. Midshipman status in the Navy Reserve
(a) Application Requirement.—
Before being appointed as a cadet at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, a citizen of the United States must agree to apply for midshipman status in the Navy Reserve (including the Merchant Marine Reserve, Navy Reserve).
(b) Appointment.—
(1) In general.—
A citizen of the United States appointed as a cadet at the Academy shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Navy as a midshipman in the Navy Reserve (including the Merchant Marine Reserve, Navy Reserve).
(2) Rights and privileges.—
The Secretary of the Navy shall provide for cadets of the Academy who are midshipmen in the United States Navy Reserve to be—
(A) issued an identification card (referred to as a “military ID card”); and
(B) entitled to all rights and privileges in accordance with the same eligibility criteria as apply to other members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the armed forces.
(3) Coordination.—
The Secretary of the Navy shall carry out paragraphs (1) and (2) in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1575; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(g)(2), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3236; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a)(1), (b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 598, 600.)
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51311(a)
46 App.:1295b(b) (3)(F).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(b)(3)(F), (c), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 1999, 2000; Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title V, § 568, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2031; Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, § 1066(b)(5), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 772.
51311(b)
46 App.:1295b(c).
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b), repealed Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(g)(2). See 2006 Amendment note below.
Subsecs. (a), (b)(1), (2). Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(a)(1), incorporated the substance of the amendment by Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(g)(2), into this section by substituting “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” wherever appearing in section catchline and text. See 2006 Amendment note below and section 18(a) of Pub. L. 109–304, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title.
2006—Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(g)(2), which directed the amendment of section 1295b of the former Appendix to this title from which this section was derived, was repealed by Pub. L. 110–181, § 3523(b). See 2008 Amendment note for subsecs. (a), (b)(1), (2) and Historical and Revision notes above.
46 U.S.C. § 51312 (SHIPPING)
§ 51312. Board of Visitors
(a) In General.—
A Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall be established, for a term of 2 years commencing at the beginning of each Congress, to visit the Academy annually on a date determined by the Secretary of Transportation and to make recommendations on the operation of the Academy.
(b) Appointment.—
(1) In general.—
The Board shall be composed of—
(A) 2 Senators appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;
(B) 3 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;
(C) 1 Senator appointed by the Vice President;
(D) 2 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
(E) the chairmen of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, as ex officio members.
(2) Substitute appointment.—
If an appointed member of the Board is unable to visit the Academy as provided in subsection (a), another individual may be appointed as a substitute in the manner provided in paragraph (1).
(c) Staff.—
The chairmen of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives may designate staff members of their committees to serve without reimbursement as staff for the Board.
(d) Travel Expenses.—
When serving away from home or regular place of business, a member of the Board or a staff member designated under subsection (c) shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1575.)
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51312
46 App.:1295b(h).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title XIII, § 1303(h), as added Pub. L. 96–453, § 2, Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2002; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVI, § 1607, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 752; Pub. L. 101–595, title VII, § 703, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2994.
The words “Committee on Armed Services” are substituted for “Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries” to reflect changes in committee structure made by the 104th Congress.