### Question
How is the term vessel engaged in a fishery defined?


### Answer
The term **vessel engaged in a fishery** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1383a* as the following:

> a fishing vessel as defined in section 2101(11a) of title 46 or a fish processing vessel as defined in section 2101(11b) 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**

