[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 33, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 33CFR23.01] [Page 90-91] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 23--DISTINCTIVE MARKINGS FOR COAST GUARD VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT--Table of Contents Sec. 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 [[Page 91]] 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. [CGFR 57-35, 22 FR 6765, Aug. 22, 1957, as amended by CGFR 66-67, 31 FR 15239, Dec. 6, 1966]