Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 300.173 — Vessel Identification
50 C.F.R. § 300.173
Each U.S. vessel fishing under the Treaty must be marked for identification purposes, as follows:
(a) A vessel used to fish on the high seas within the Convention Area as defined in § 300.211 must be marked in accordance with the requirements at §§ 300.14 and 300.217.
(b) A vessel not used to fish on the high seas within the Convention Area as defined in § 300.211 must be marked in accordance with either:
(1) Sections 300.14 and 300.217, or
(2) The vessel's name and U.S. Coast Guard Documentation number (or if not documented, the state registration number) followed by the letter U must be prominently displayed where they are clearly visible both from the air and from a surface vessel. Numerals and the letter U must meet the size requirements of § 660.704 of this title. Markings must be legible and of a color that contrasts with the background.
Authorizing Statute
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Foreign fishing16 U.S.C. § 1821
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Purpose16 U.S.C. § 5501
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Definitions16 U.S.C. § 951
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Findings, purposes and policy16 U.S.C. § 1801
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Findings and purpose16 U.S.C. § 2431