### Question
How does the law define global record of fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels, and supply vessels?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 8001*, **global record of fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels, and supply vessels** is defined as:

> the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' initiative to rapidly make available certified data from state authorities about vessels and vessel related activities

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 8001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 99-MARITIME SECURITY AND FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT**

