🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR Part 67 – Vessel Documentation markings • Difference between name markings and hailing port markings • Location requirements for markings on the hull of a documented vessel

💭 Think About

• Where does the regulation specifically say the name must appear on the hull of a documented vessel? Think bow vs stern. • Where does it say the hailing port must be marked? Is it in the same places as the vessel name or only in one location? • Do any regulations mention marking on the keel, or is that not a standard location for visible identification markings?

✅ Before You Answer

• Look up the exact wording in 46 CFR 67.123–67.127 about name and hailing port markings. • Confirm whether the hailing port is required on the bow, or only at the stern along with the vessel name. • Verify if keel marking is ever listed as a requirement for name/hailing port on documented commercial vessels.