### Question
How is the "seafarer" defined?


### Answer
The term **seafarer** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 11113* as follows -

> an alien crew member who is employed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 11113*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part G-Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief > CHAPTER 111-PROTECTION AND RELIEF**

