§ 187.9. What is a vessel identifier and how is one assigned?

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(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_head} 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. ``` ``` ``` ``` ```

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