5 Inepecctor Yerine Pp, O. Box 3160 Honolulu, BHI Phone: 546-5564 16710 17 April 1979 Mr. C, E. Otterman Owner, LIKTANUR II 666 Prospect Penthouse 1 Ronolulu, HI 96813 Dear Mr. Otterman: With reference to your letter of 13.April 1979, I find the LIKTANUR II, O.N. 572028, en oceanographic research vessel as defined in Section 44) of Title 46 United States Code. ; An oceanographic research vessel is not considered a "passenger vessel", @ "vessel carrying passengers, OF Boat S, under the provistons cf tie a passenger Tay » vessel inspection and manaing lews. Additionally, an ore napra research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaced tn c srace or comere* However, all other reguletions remain applicable. & You ar redicateld uz on che that the LIKTANUR If is being employed lexclusively oceanography or Limnology,or both, or exclusively research, - If your vessel, at any time, engages in ary trace or coscuerce, no longer be considered an oceanographic research vessel Pt wv Tob subject to the applicable provisions of lawe and renulattons paverning such activities. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, A. D. UTATA Comznanter, Officer i: Marine Ir Cuard U Co “oT | Dee, JWA_fe ~* TIN ag chee een tan