### Question
How does MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 define fishing vessel?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*, **fishing vessel** is defined as:

> given such term by section 1802(11) of title 16; 

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

