### Question
How does COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY define vessel?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9601*, **vessel** is defined as:

> every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION**

