### Question
Can you define what dangerous substance means?


### Answer
**Dangerous substance** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 2282A*:

> any solid, liquid, or gaseous material that has the capacity to cause damage to a vessel or its cargo, or cause interference with the safe navigation of a vessel

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2282A*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 111-SHIPPING**

