### Question
What is the definition of fishing vessel?


### Answer
The definition of **fishing vessel** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 7801*:

> any vessel used or intended to be used for fishing, including any fish processing vessel support ship, carrier vessel, or any other vessel directly engaged in fishing operations

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 97-CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGH SEAS FISHERY RESOURCES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC**

