VESSELS NOT SEAGOING MOTOR VESSELS.

SEC. 412. VESSELS NOT SEAGOING MOTOR VESSELS. (a) Vessel TURMOIL.— (1) In general.— The vessel described in paragraph (2)is deemed for all purposes, including title 46, United States Code, and all regulations there under, to be a recreational vessel of less than 300 gross tons, if— (A) it does not carry cargo or passengers for hire; and (B) it does not engage in commercial fisheries or oceanographic research. (2) Vessel described.— The vessel referred to in paragraph(1) is the vessel TURMOIL (British official number 726767). (b) Pilot Program.— 112 STAT. 3433 (1) In general.— The Secretary may establish a pilot program to exempt a vessel of at least 300 gross tons as measured under chapter 143 or chapter 145 of title 46, United States Code, from the requirement to be inspected under section 3301(7) of title 46, United States Code, as a seagoing motor vessel, if— (A) the vessel does not carry any cargo or passengers for hire; (B) the vessel does not engage in commercial service, commercial fisheries, or oceanographic research; and (C) the vessel does not engage in towing. (2) Expiration of authority.— The authority to grant the exemptions under this subsection expires 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Any specific exemptions granted under this subsection shall nonetheless remain in effect.