### Question
How is the term participating fleet vessel defined?


### Answer
The term **participating fleet vessel** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 53101* as the following:

> any vessel that—


(A) on October 1, 2005—


(i) meets the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 53102(c)

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 531-MARITIME SECURITY FLEET**

