oceanographic research vessel
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
46 U.S.C. § 2101 — in this subtitle (2 versions over time)
“oceanographic research vessel” means a vessel that the Secretary finds is being employed only in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or only in oceanographic or limnological research, including studies about the sea such as seismic, gravity meter, and magnetic exploration and other marine geophysical or geological surveys, atmospheric research, and biological research.