46 USC 50108 – Studies on cargo carriage and cargo containers
(a)
(1) the methods of encouraging the development and implementation of new concepts for the carriage of cargo in the domestic and foreign commerce of the United States; and
(2) the economic and technological aspects of the use of cargo containers as a method of carrying out the policy in section 50101 of this title.
Terms Used In 46 USC 50108
- vessel: includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. See 1 USC 3
(b)