At the option of the owner, the acquisition of an obsolete vessel under this chapter shall occur—
(1) when the owner contracts for the construction or purchase of a new vessel; or
(2) within 5 days of the actual date of delivery of the new vessel to the owner.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1662.)