# 46 CFR § 350.1: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 350.1
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER J—MISCELLANEOUS > PART 350—SEAMEN'S SERVICE AWARDS

## Text

The purpose of this part is to prescribe regulations to implement 46 U.S.C. chapter 519 to authorize the issue of decorations, medals, and other recognition for service in the U.S. merchant marine, and for other purposes, and to provide for the replacement of awards previously issued for service in the U.S. merchant marine under prior law.
[91 FR 1708, Jan. 15, 2026]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 350.1 § 350.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.2 § 350.2 Special medals and awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.3 § 350.3 Other original recognition of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.4 § 350.4 Eligibility for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.5 § 350.5 Replacement decorations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.6 § 350.6 Unauthorized sale, manufacture, possession or display.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.6.md)
- [46 CFR § 350.7 § 350.7 Special certificate of recognition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-350.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 351.1 § 351.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-351.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 351.2 § 351.2 Qualification of depository.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-351.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 355.1 § 355.1 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 355.2 § 355.2 Evidencing U.S. citizenship; affidavit guide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 355.3 § 355.3 Criteria to be applied in support of stock data in affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 355.4 § 355.4 Changes in citizenship data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 355.5 § 355.5 Additional material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-355.5.md)

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