46 U.S.C. § 51507
Places of training
The Secretary of Transportation may provide for the training of students attending a State maritime academy—
(1)
on vessels owned or subsidized by the United States Government;
(2)
on other documented vessels, with the permission of the owner; and
(3)
in shipyards or plants and with industrial or educational organizations.
( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1579 .)