[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR90.10-40] [Page 17] TITLE 46_SHIPPING (This book contains parts 90 to 139) CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 90_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 90.10_Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter Sec. 90.10-40 Offshore supply vessels. (a) An offshore supply vessel is a vessel that is propelled by machinery other than steam, that is of 15 gross tons and less than 500 gross tons (as measured under the Standard, Dual, or Simplified Measurement System under part 69, subpart C, D, or E, of this chapter) or is less than 6,000 gross tons (as measured under the Convention Measurement System under part 69, subpart B, of this chapter) and that regularly carries goods, supplies or equipment in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources. (b) An existing offshore supply vessel is one contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, before March 15, 1996. (c) A new offshore supply vessel is one-- (1) That was contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, on or after March 15, 1996; or (2) That underwent a major conversion initiated on or after March 15, 1996. [CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997]