### Question
How is the term high seas fishing vessel defined?


### Answer
The term **high seas fishing vessel** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 5502* as the following:

> any vessel of the United States used or intended for use—


(A) on the high seas

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-HIGH SEAS FISHING COMPLIANCE**

