### Question
How is the term fishing vessel" or "vessel defined?


### Answer
The term **fishing vessel" or "vessel** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 973* as the following:

> any boat, ship, or other craft which is used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type normally used for commercial fishing, and which is documented under the laws of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 973*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16C-SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING**

