### Question
What does United States-documented vessel mean?


### Answer
**United States-documented vessel** has the following meaning in *46 U.S.C. § 53101*:

> a vessel documented under chapter 121 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 531-MARITIME SECURITY FLEET**

