### Question
How does Merchant Marine define obsolete vessel?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 57301*, **obsolete vessel** is defined as:

> a vessel that—


(A) is of at least 1,350 gross tons

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 57301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part F-Government-Owned Merchant Vessels > CHAPTER 573-VESSEL TRADE-IN PROGRAM**

