### Question
How does the law define documented vessel?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 106*, **documented vessel** is defined as:

> a vessel for which a certificate of documentation has been issued under chapter 121 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 106*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS**

