### Question
How is the term fishing vessel defined?


### Answer
The term **fishing vessel** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 53701* as the following:

> given that term in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802), and any reference in this chapter to a vessel designed principally for commercial use in the fishing trade or industry is deemed to be a reference to a fishing vessel.

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 537-LOANS AND GUARANTEES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

