What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vessel in my hands on film (9)" mean?

The definition is "Vessel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MINE (synonym="my hands") + LAYER (synonym="film") = MINELAYER; definition: "Vessel" The answer is MINELAYER.

Vessel in my hands on film (9)

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