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


### Answer
The definition of **cable vessel** is as follows in *46 U.S.C. § 53201*:

> a vessel—


(A) classed as a cable ship or cable vessel by, and designed in accordance with the rules of, the American Bureau of Shipping, or another classification society accepted by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53201*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 532-CABLE SECURITY FLEET**

