### Question
How is the term United States-documented vessel defined?


### Answer
The term **United States-documented vessel** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 53101* as the following:

> a vessel documented under chapter 121 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 531-MARITIME SECURITY FLEET**

