### Question
How does the law define United States-documented vessel?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*, **United States-documented vessel** is defined as:

> a vessel documented under chapter 121 of title 46

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER VI-VESSEL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS > Part B-Maritime Security Fleet Program**

