PUBLIC LAW 103-206—DEC. 20, 1993 107 STAT. 2441 "(B) of less than 100 gross tons— "(i) carrying not more than 6 passengers, including at least one passenger for hire; or ^ii) that is chartered with the crew provided or specific by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than 6 passengers.". SEC. 60«. PASSENGER FOR HIRE. Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting between paragraphs (21) and (22) a new paragraph (21a) to read as follows: (21a) 'passenger for hire' means a passenger for whom consideration is contributed as a condition of carriage on the vessel, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any other person having an interest in the vessel.". SEC. S07. CONSIDERATION. Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting between paragraphs (5) and (6) a new paragraph (5a) to read as follows: "(Sa) 'consideration' means an economic benefit, inducement, ri^ht, or profit including pecuniary payment accruing to an individual, person, or entity, out not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of the voyage, by monetary contribution or donation of fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies. ". SEC. 508. OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL. Section 2101(19) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting 'individuals in addition to the crew," immediately after "supplies," and by striking everjrthing after "resources" to the period at the end. SEC. 509. SAILING SCHOOL VESSEL. Section 2101(30) of title 46, United States Code, is amended in subparagraph (B) by striking "at least 6" and substituting "more than 6*'. SEC. 510. SUBMERSIBLE VESSEL. Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting between paragraphs (37) and (38) a new paragraph (37a) to read as follows: "(37a) 'submersible vessel' means a vessel that is capable of operating below the surface of the water.". SEC. 511. GENERAL PROVISION. (a) Section 2113 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: '*i 2113. Authority to exempt certain vessels "If the Secretary decides that the application of a provision of part B, C, F, or G of this subtitle is not necessary in performing the mission of the vessel engaged in excursions or an oceanographic research vessel, or not necessary for the safe operation of certain vessels carrying passengers, the Secretary by regulation may— "(1) for a vessel, issue a special permit specifying the conditions of operation and equipment;
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