46 C.F.R. § 169.119 Vessel status.
Title 46 - Shipping
For the purpose of 46 U.S.C. 11101, 46 App. U.S.C. 291 and 46 App. U.S.C. 883 a sailing school vessel is not deemed a merchant vessel or a vessel engaged in trade or commerce.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS
Subpart 169.100—General Provisions
§ 169.119 Vessel status.

