### Question
Can you define what documented under the laws of the United States, means?


### Answer
**Documented under the laws of the United States,** is defined as the following in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 801*:

> “registered, enrolled, or licensed under the laws of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-SHIPPING ACT**

