### Question
How is the term ocean common carrier defined?


### Answer
The term **ocean common carrier** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 40102* as the following:

> a vessel-operating common carrier

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 40102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Regulation of Ocean Shipping > Part A-Ocean Shipping > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL**

