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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter S - Boating Safety |
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Part 187 - Vessel Identification System |
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Subpart A - General |
§ 187.9 - What is a vessel identifier and how is one assigned?
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§ 187.9 What is a vessel identifier and how is one assigned?
(a) The vessel identifier for a vessel having a valid HIN is the HIN.
(b) If a vessel does not have a valid HIN, a vessel identifier is assigned under the following table:
Table 187.9(b) - Vessel Identifier Assignments
If the vessel is: And does not have a valid HIN: Then the vessel identifier is: (1) Documented The official number assigned by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 67. (2) Documented And is transferred to a new owner The HIN assigned by the Coast Guard. (3) Undocumented And must be numbered under 33 CFR parts 173 and 174 The number issued on a certificate of number by the issuing authority of the State of principal operation, provided the number will not be used in the future to identify a different vessel. (4) Undocumented And is transferred to a new owner The HIN assigned by the issuing authority of the State of principal operation. (5) Undocumented And the vessel is required to be numbered or titled in a new State of principal operation The HIN assigned by the issuing authority of the State of principal operation.