Common use of Certificate of Ownership Clause in Contracts

Certificate of Ownership. The Administration shall provide to each Training Ship a minimum of two (2) raised seal copies of a Certificate of Ownership for that Training Ship. The Academy shall post one copy of the certificate on the Training Ship’s navigation bridge, and one in a conspicuous location near the gangway. The Certificate of Ownership will read approximately as follows: This certifies that the United States Training Ship [Insert VESSEL NAME] is owned by the United States of America, represented by the Secretary of Transportation, acting by and through the Maritime Administrator. This vessel is a Public Vessel of the United States and is engaged solely in non- commercial public service. This vessel has the legal status of a Public Vessel of the United States and is entitled to all the immunities and privileges accorded to such a Public Vessel.