USCG Terms

Out of Service – Marine Vessel Definitions

"Out of Service" is related to vessel status. If a vessel is operating in any capacity (whether it has a…

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Wildcard Characters – Marine Vessel Definitions

Wildcard characters are automatically added to all text based searches. However, if you wish to further refine your search you…

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Multiple Criteria – Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by entering any known attributes. Simply enter as many fields as are known and…

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Build Year – Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by entering the year it was built. Although you can search using only this…

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Vessel Service – Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by selecting its service type. This includes a range from commercial to recreational, and…

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Classification Society – Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by selecting the classification society (Contact Search Only). A classification society is a non-governmental organization…

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Vessel Flag – Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by selecting the flag (ensign) the vessel flies. Most are based on the traditional…

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Vessel Call Sign – Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by entering its Call Sign. Vessel Call Signs can be any combination of letters…

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Hull Identification Number (HIN)- Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by entering its Hull Identification Number. A Hull Number is a unique identifier for…

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Vessel Identification Number- Marine Vessel Definitions

You may search for a vessel by entering its Vessel Number. Vessel Numbers are 6 to 8 characters long and…

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