fishing vessel "fishing vessel" means any boat, craft, ship or other vessel which is used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type used for- (a) fishing; (aa) aquaculture; or [Am. Act A854] (b) aiding or assisting any other boat, craft, ship or other vessel in the performance of any activity related to fishing, including any of the activities of preparation, processing, refrigeration, storage, supply or transportation of fish; ACT 317 - FISHERIES ACT 1985 2. Interpretation.