§ 8821. Definitions

• (a) In this chapter “vessel in the naval service” means—
  • (1) any vessel of the Navy, manned by the Navy, or chartered on bareboat charter to the Navy; or
  • (2) when the Coast Guard is operating as a service in the Navy, any vessel of the Coast Guard, manned by the Coast Guard, or chartered on bareboat charter to the Coast Guard.
• (b) In this chapter “settle” means consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, and dispose of a claim, whether by full or partial allowance or by disallowance.