### Question
How does FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE define United States” when used in a geographical context with respect to fishing vessels or fishery facilities includes all States referred to in subsection (k)(i) of this section.[1](#1271_1_target)


(n) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce with respect to fishing vessels and fishing facilities as provided by this subchapter, and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to all other vessels and general shipyard facilities (as defined in section 1279e(d)(3) of this Appendix).[1](#1271_1_target)


(*o*) The term “eligible export vessel?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*, **United States” when used in a geographical context with respect to fishing vessels or fishery facilities includes all States referred to in subsection (k)(i) of this section.[1](#1271_1_target)


(n) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce with respect to fishing vessels and fishing facilities as provided by this subchapter, and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to all other vessels and general shipyard facilities (as defined in section 1279e(d)(3) of this Appendix).[1](#1271_1_target)


(*o*) The term “eligible export vessel** is defined as:

> a vessel constructed, reconstructed, or reconditioned in the United States for use in world-wide trade which will, upon delivery or redelivery, be placed under or continued to be documented under the laws of a country other than the United States

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

