1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 187
  5. subpart A
  6. § 187.9

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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) DocumentedThe official number assigned by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 67. (2) DocumentedAnd is transferred to a new ownerThe HIN assigned by the Coast Guard. (3) UndocumentedAnd must be numbered under 33 CFR parts 173 and 174The 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) UndocumentedAnd is transferred to a new ownerThe HIN assigned by the issuing authority of the State of principal operation. (5) UndocumentedAnd the vessel is required to be numbered or titled in a new State of principal operationThe HIN assigned by the issuing authority of the State of principal operation.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 12501, 31322; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92).

SOURCE: USCG-1999-6420, 66 FR 15630, Mar. 20, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 187.9