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USCG: Hull ID for Recreational Boats

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

March 17, 2008

The US Coast Guard is seeking comments on the costs and benefits of expanding the current 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) in order to provide additional identifying information for recreational vessels. Comments should be submitted by June 16. 73 Fed. Reg. 14193 (HK Law).