### Question
How is the "vessel" defined?


### Answer
The term **vessel** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 902* as follows -

> any vessel upon which or in connection with which any person entitled to benefits under this chapter suffers injury or death arising out of or in the course of his employment, and said vessel's owner, owner pro hac vice, agent, operator, charter or bare boat charterer, master, officer, or crew member

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS&rsquo; COMPENSATION**

