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46 CFR 188.05-33: -33 Scientific personnel—interpretive rulings.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER U—OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS
- PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Subpart 188.05—Application
(a) Scientific personnel on oceanographic research vessels are not considered to be seamen or passengers, but are considered as “persons” when requirements are based on total persons on board.
(b) Scientific personnel on such vessels shall not be required to possess seamen's documents nor shall they be required to sign shipping articles.
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