Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter D - Tank Vessels |
Part 585 - REGULATIONS TO ADJUST OR MEET CONDITIONS UNFAVORABLE TO SHIPPING IN THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES |
Subpart A - General Provisions |
§ 585.103 - Definitions.
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When used in this part:
(a)
Act means the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, as amended by Public Law No. 101-595.(b)
Person means individuals, corporations, partnerships and associations existing under or authorized by the laws of the United States or of a foreign country, and includes any common carrier, tramp operator, bulk operator, shipper, shippers’ association, importer, exporter, consignee, ocean freight forwarder, marine terminal operator, or any component of the Government of the United States.(c)
Voyage means an inbound or outbound movement between a foreign country and the United States by a vessel engaged in the United States oceanborne trade. Each inbound or outbound movement constitutes a separate voyage.