[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 50, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 50CFR660.16]

[Page 470-471]
 
                    TITLE 50--WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
 
                         DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
 
PART 660--FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES AND IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart B--Western Pacific Fisheries--General
 
Sec. 660.16  Vessel identification.

    (a) Each fishing vessel subject to this subpart must display its 
official number on the port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or 
hull, and on an appropriate weather deck, so as to be visible from 
enforcement vessels and aircraft.
    (b) The official number must be affixed to each vessel subject to 
this subpart and subparts C, D, E, and F of this part, in block Arabic 
numerals at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height for fishing and 
receiving vessels of 65 ft (19.8 m) LOA or longer, and at least 10 
inches (25.4 cm) in height for all other vessels, except vessels subject 
to Subpart F and 65 ft (19.8 m) LOA or longer must be marked in block 
Arabic numerals at least 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height. Marking must be 
legible and of a color that contrasts with the background.
    (c) The vessel operator must ensure that the official number is 
clearly legible and in good repair.
    (d) The vessel operator must ensure that no part of the vessel, its 
rigging,

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or its fishing gear obstructs the view of the official number from an 
enforcement vessel or aircraft.