The term keel laying date means the date upon which progressive construction identifiable with a specific vessel begins, including construction of the first module or prefabricated section of the hull that is identifiable with that vessel.
[CGD 74-127, 41 FR 3843, Jan. 26, 1976]
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16657, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 30.10-37