29 C.F.R. § 783.17 “American vessel”.
Title 29 - Labor
Section 3(p) of the Act, added by the 1961 Amendments, defines “American vessel” to include “any vessel which is documented or numbered under the laws of the United States.” This definition and its effect with respect to the application of the Act to employment of individuals as seamen are discussed in subsequent sections of this part.
Title 29: Labor
PART 783—APPLICATION OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT TO EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED AS SEAMEN
Some Basic Definitions
§ 783.17 “American vessel”.
