# 46 C.F.R. § 550.103 (2026): Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 550.103 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter IV: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION / Part 550: REGULATIONS TO ADJUST OR MEET CONDITIONS UNFAVORABLE TO SHIPPING IN THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 550.103: § 550.103   Definitions.

## Text

When used in this part:
(a)
Act
means the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, as amended by Pub. L. 101-595 and as amended by Pub. L. 105-258.
(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 transportation intermediary, 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.
[58 FR 64910, Dec. 10, 1993. Redesignated and amended at 64 FR 8008, 8009, Feb. 18, 1999]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 550.101 (2026) § 550.101   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_101.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.102 (2026) § 550.102   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_102.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.103 (2026) § 550.103   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_103.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.104 (2026) § 550.104   Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_104.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.105 (2026) § 550.105   Consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_105.md)

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