### Question
Can you define what fishing vessel means?


### Answer
**Fishing vessel** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 971*:

> any vessel engaged in catching fish or processing or transporting fish loaded on the high seas, or any vessel outfitted for such activities

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 971*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16A-ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION**

