# 46 CFR § 550.103: Definitions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.103

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 550.103
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER IV—FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER C—REGULATIONS AND ACTIONS TO ADDRESS RESTRICTIVE FOREIGN MARITIME PRACTICES > PART 550—REGULATIONS TO ADJUST OR MEET CONDITIONS UNFAVORABLE TO SHIPPING IN THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## 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 CFR § 550.101 § 550.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.101.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.102 § 550.102 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.102.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.103 § 550.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.103.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.104 § 550.104 Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.104.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.105 § 550.105 Consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.105.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.201 § 550.201 Information orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.201.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.202 § 550.202 Type of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.202.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.203 § 550.203 Failure to provide information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.203.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.301 § 550.301 Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.301.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.401 § 550.401 Who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.401.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.402 § 550.402 Filing of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.402.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.403 § 550.403 Contents of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.403.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.404 § 550.404 Amendment or dismissal of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.404.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.501 § 550.501 Participation of interested persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.501.md)

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