### Question
What is the definition of vessel engaged in a fishery?


### Answer
The definition of **vessel engaged in a fishery** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 1383a*:

> a fishing vessel as defined in section 2101(12) of title 46 or a fish processing vessel as defined in section 2101(13) of that title, which is engaged in fishery

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1383a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS**

