### Question
How is the "eligible vessel" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible vessel** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 12121* as follows -

> a vessel that—


(A) was built in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 12121*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part H-Identification of Vessels > CHAPTER 121-DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS > SUBCHAPTER II-ENDORSEMENTS AND SPECIAL DOCUMENTATION**

