Vessel

Vessel means every type or description of craft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, including a buoyant device permitting or capable of free flotation.

Source

36 CFR § 1001.4

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Scoping language

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter, unless modified by the definitions for a specific part or regulation:

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