### Question
How does the law define longshore work?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1288*, **longshore work** is defined as:

> any activity relating to the loading or unloading of cargo, the operation of cargo-related equipment (whether or not integral to the vessel), and the handling of mooring lines on the dock when the vessel is made fast or let go, in the United States or the coastal waters thereof

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1288*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part VI-Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen**

