avamerel püügilaevade teenindamiseksja saagi vastuvõtmiseks määratud laev. Baaslaev varustab püügilaevu toiduainete, kütuse, õli, vee ja tehnoloogiavahenditega, osutab nende meeskondadele olme- ja meditsiiniteenuseid
The term mother ship is often used for the vessels accompanying a number of fishing vessels or catcher boats to fishing grounds where they stay for months. Supplies necessary for sustained operations of the catchers are contained within the mother ship and distributed during the season.
