### Question
How is the "experimental vessel" defined?


### Answer
The term **experimental vessel** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 57532* as follows -

> a vessel owned by the United States Government (including a vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet) that has been constructed, reconditioned, or remodeled for experimental or testing purposes

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 57532*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part F-Government-Owned Merchant Vessels > CHAPTER 575-CONSTRUCTION, CHARTER, AND SALE OF VESSELS > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS**

