### Question
What does recognized organization mean?


### Answer
**Recognized organization** has the following meaning in *46 U.S.C. § 3316*:

> given that term in section 2.45–1 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018.

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 3316*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part B-Inspection and Regulation of Vessels > CHAPTER 33-INSPECTION GENERALLY**

