### Question
How does the law define LASH vessel?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*, **LASH vessel** is defined as:

> a lighter aboard ship vessel

#### 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**

