### Question
Can you define what device means?


### Answer
**Device** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 2282A*:

> any object that, because of its physical, mechanical, structural, or chemical properties, has the capacity to cause damage to a vessel or its cargo, or cause interference with the safe navigation of a vessel

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2282A*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 111-SHIPPING**

