Public Law 92–323

By striking out “effective before January 2, 1960, is required for at least one-third of each year, but not” and inserting in lieu thereof “effective before January 2, 1960, is not required”.

By striking out “(1) on such service, route, or line for such part of each year” and inserting in lieu thereof “(1) on such service, route, or line for some part or no part of each year”.

By striking out “(2) on cruises for all or part of the remainder of each year” and inserting in lieu thereof “(2) on cruises for all or part of each year”.

By inserting after the numeral “(1)” the words “except as provided in subdivision (4) of this subsection” and a comma.

By inserting a new subsection (4) to read as follows:

“(4)“(4)

Any other provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, or of the Shipping Act, 1916,

49 Stat. 1985.

46 USC 1245.

39 Stat. 728.

46 USC 842.

to the contrary notwithstanding, with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, it may carry cargo and mail between ports to the extent such carriage is not in direct competition with a carrier offering United States-Hag berth service between those ports, or, if such carriage is in direct competition with one or more carriers offering United States-Mag berth service between such ports, with the consent of the next scheduled United States-flag carrier, which consent, shall not be unreasonably withheld in the judgment of the Maritime Administrator.”

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