### Question
What is the definition of contractor?


### Answer
The definition of **contractor** is as follows in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*:

> an owner or operator of a vessel that enters into an operating agreement for the vessel with the Secretary of Transportation under section 1187a of this Appendix

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER VI-VESSEL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS > Part B-Maritime Security Fleet Program**

