### Question
How does the law define fishing vessel?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 971*, **fishing vessel** is defined as:

> any vessel engaged in catching fish or processing or transporting fish loaded on the high seas, or any vessel outfitted for such activities

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 971*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16A-ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION**

