### Question
How does Merchant Marine define short sea transportation?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 55605*, **short sea transportation** is defined as:

> the carriage by vessel of cargo—


(1) that is—


(A) contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on the vessel

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 55605*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part D-Promotional Programs > CHAPTER 556-SHORT SEA TRANSPORTATION**

