---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 23.01"
title: "33"
number: "23.01"
heading: "Basis and purpose."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/23.01"
---

# §23.01. Basis and purpose.

- (a) This subpart establishes instructions for the display of distinctive markings of Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, including Coast Guard ensign and commission pennant and Coast Guard emblem.
- (b) Coast Guard vessels and aircraft are distinguished from other vessels and aircraft by an ensign; a personal flag, command pennant, or commissioned pennant, if so authorized; or other identifying insignia or marking.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGFR 57-35, 22 FR 6765, Aug. 22, 1957, as amended by CGFR 66-67, 31 FR 15239, Dec. 6, 1966]

### Authority

Authority: 14 U.S.C. 933, 934; E.O. 10707; 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 364.

### Amendments

[CGFR 57-35, 22 FR 6765, Aug. 22, 1957, as amended by CGFR 66-67, 31 FR 15239, Dec. 6, 1966]