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46 CFR §1.03-10

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  1. (a)The term recognized classification society means the American Bureau of Shipping or other classification society recognized by the Commandant.
  2. (b)The term new vessel means:
    1. (1)For vessels which require a Certificate of Inspection, a new vessel is a vessel which has not received an initial Certificate of Inspection.
    2. (2)For vessels which do not require a Certificate of Inspection, a new vessel is a vessel which has not received a Load Line assignment.
  3. (c)The term existing vessel means a vessel which is not a new vessel.