### Question
Can you define what auxiliary craft means?


### Answer
**Auxiliary craft** is defined as the following in *46 U.S.C. § 4502*:

> a vessel that is carried onboard a fishing vessel and is normally used to support fishing operations

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 4502*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part B-Inspection and Regulation of Vessels > CHAPTER 45-UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS**

