(1) “Vessel” means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
(2) “Motorboat” means any vessel propelled by machinery, whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion.
(3) “Owner” means a person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to a motorboat. The term includes a person entitled to the use or possession of a motorboat subject to an interest in another person, reserved or created by agreement and securing payment or performance of an obligation, but the term excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.
(4) “Waters of the Virgin Islands” means any waters within the territorial limits of the Virgin Islands, and the marginal sea adjacent to this territory and the high seas when navigated as a part of the journey or ride to or from the shore of the Virgin Islands.
(5) “Person” means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association or other entity.
(6) “Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a motorboat or a vessel.
(7) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources.
(8) “Commercial Vessel” means any vessel used or engaged in trade or business including, but not limited to, carrying passengers for hire, charter fishing, bare boat, or any type of charter, maintenance, diving, towing, or any other trade or business wherein the vessel is used in any manner to promote the venture, or is registered or licensed with the Territory, other state, or documented by the United States Coast Guard for commercial purposes; Provided, however, That the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to commercial fishing vessels other than commercial charter fishing vessels.
(9) “Department” means the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
(10) “Sailing Vessel” means any vessel propelled by sail only.