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46 U.S.C. § 57111

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Definition of obsolete vessel
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Title
46 — Shipping
Chapter
STV/PTF/CH571
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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In this chapter, the term “obsolete vessel” means a vessel that—(1) is or will be in the custody and control of the Maritime Administration for purposes of disposing of the vessel; and (2) has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be of insufficient value, with respect to the programs of the Maritime Administration, to warrant—(A) preserving for future use or spare parts harvesting; or (B) retaining in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. (Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXV, § 3514(j)(1)(B), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 811.) Editorial Notes Prior ProvisionsA prior section 57111 was renumbered section 57110 of this title.

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