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15<br />
Identification, Registration, Certification,<br />
Examination, Maintenance and<br />
Record-Keeping<br />
15.1 OBJECTIVE<br />
The objective of this Chapter is to provide guidance on the areas covered in the title of this Chapter<br />
for the various Classes of MASS.<br />
15.2 IDENTIFICATION<br />
15.2.1 Identification is the provision of a discrete identifier for MASS; for which a number of schemes exist. However,<br />
the most widely used and understood is the IMO identification scheme, administered by IHS Markit. Currently it<br />
is only mandatory for cargo ships of 300GT and above and passenger ships of 100GT and above. An IMO number<br />
in these categories may be issued to any vessel for which a confirmed order has been awarded.<br />
15.2.2 The use of an identification number allows a MASS to be uniquely identified and is intrinsically linked to certification<br />
and documentation issued in respect of it, for example Registration or legal documentation. It also allows the<br />
MASS to be readily identified by a third party.<br />
15.2.3 An alternative identification scheme is outlined in EN ISO 10087:2006; which is intended to provide an identification<br />
scheme for small ship and all waterborne craft less than 24m in length and meets the requirements of the Merchant<br />
Shipping Act, 1995 Chapter 1(2). This WaterCraft Identification Number (WIN, previously CIN and HIN) may be<br />
applied directly by the Builder without any reference to a third party.<br />
15.2.4 It is recommended that identification be as shown at Table 15-1. Large MASS are included for reference only.<br />
15.2.5 Ships on the UK Ship Register will also be provided with an Official Number which should be marked on the<br />
MASS, together with the MASS name and port of registry as directed by the Registrar. The Official Number<br />
appears on the Registry Certificate and is distinct from the IMO number which remains with the MASS throughout<br />
its life and irrespective of any ownership or change of Flag state registry.<br />
15.2.6 It is recommended that identification of a MASS should indicate, when feasible, the level of control as defined in<br />
chapter 1 of Part 2 of this Code, irrespective of its size.<br />
Zulu MASS Short Sea Vessel<br />
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