Eligible acquisition dates
46 U.S.C. § 57304
in effectAt the option of the owner, the acquisition of an obsolete vessel under this chapter shall occur—
(1) when the owner contracts for the construction or purchase of a new vessel; or
(2) within 5 days of the actual date of delivery of the new vessel to the owner.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc46@119-95.zipFetched: 6/7/2026
