LONG-TERM CHARTER OF THREE VESSELS IN SUPPORT OF SUBMARINE RESCUE, ESCORT, AND TOWING.

SEC. 1016. LONG-TERM CHARTER OF THREE VESSELS IN SUPPORT OF SUBMARINE RESCUE, ESCORT, AND TOWING. The Secretary of the Navy may enter into contracts in accordance with section 2401 of title 10, United States Code, for the charter through September 30, 2003, of the following vessels: (1) The CAROLYN CHOUEST (United States official number D102057). (2) The KELLIE CHOUEST (United States official number D1038519). (3) The DOLORES CHOUEST (United States official number D600288).