### Question
What is the definition of longshore work?


### Answer
The definition of **longshore work** is as follows in *8 U.S.C. § 1288*:

> 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 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part VI-Special Provisions Relating to Alien Crewmen**

