### Question
How does Vessels and Seamen define offshore facility?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 3316*, **offshore facility** is defined as:

> any installation, structure, or other device (including any vessel not documented under chapter 121 of this title or the laws of another country), fixed or floating, that dynamically holds position or is temporarily or permanently attached to the seabed or subsoil under the sea

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 3316*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part B-Inspection and Regulation of Vessels > CHAPTER 33-INSPECTION GENERALLY**

