### Question
How does FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT define fishing vessel?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1802*, **fishing vessel** is defined as:

> any vessel, boat, ship, or other craft which is used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type which is normally used for—


(A) fishing

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

