§187.9. What is a vessel identifier and how is one assigned?
33 C.F.R. § 187.9
The vessel identifier for a vessel having a valid HIN is the HIN.
If a vessel does not have a valid HIN, a vessel identifier is assigned under the following table:
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 12501, 31322; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92).
Source
Source: USCG-1999-6420, 66 FR 15630, Mar. 20, 2001, unless otherwise noted.