Vessel of the United States Law and Legal Definition
Pursuant to 16 USCS § 1802 (48), [Title 16. Conservation; Chapter 38. Fishery Conservation and Management; Generally] the term vessel of the United States means--
“(A) any vessel documented under chapter 121 of title 46 [46 USCS §§ 12101 et seq.], United States Code;
(B) any vessel numbered in accordance with chapter 123 of title 46 [46 USCS §§ 12301 et seq.], United States Code, and measuring less than 5 net tons;
(C) any vessel numbered in accordance with chapter 123 of title 46 [46 USCS §§ 12301 et seq.], United States Code, and used exclusively for pleasure; or
(D) any vessel not equipped with propulsion machinery of any kind and used exclusively for pleasure.”
Legal Definition list
- Vessel Movement
- Vessel Identification System
- Vessel Identification Number (VIN)
- Vessel Financing Assistance
- Vessel Engaged on a Foreign Voyage
- Vessel of the United States
- Vessel of War
- Vessel Restricted in Her Ability to Manoeuvre
- Vessel Stability
- Vessel Subject to the Jurisdiction of the United States
- Vessel Traffic Services
