### Question
How does Miscellaneous define service provider?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 70117*, **service provider** is defined as:

> any port authority, facility or terminal operator, shipping agent, Federal, State, or local government agency, or other person to whom the management of the vessel at the port of supply is entrusted, for—


(A) services rendered to or in relation to vessel crew on board the vessel, or in transit to or from the vessel, including accommodation, detention, transportation, and medical expenses

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70117*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VI-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 701-PORT SECURITY**

