### Question
What does fishing vessel mean?


### Answer
**Fishing vessel** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 6901*:

> any vessel used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing, including support ships, carrier vessels, and any other vessel directly involved in such fishing operations

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 88-WESTERN AND CENTRAL PACIFIC FISHERIES CONVENTION**

