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Table 15-1: Identification Requirements for Classes of MASS<br />
MASS Type Description Requirement<br />
Large MASS<br />
Merchant ships > 300GT (except<br />
passenger ships Generally,<br />
length >24m<br />
IMO number<br />
“IMO” followed by a unique 7-digit number,<br />
which is managed by IHS Markit<br />
Light / Small /<br />
High-Speed MASS<br />
MASS should have either an<br />
IMO identification number or a<br />
Watercraft Identification Number<br />
(WIN) which should be marked<br />
by the boat builder in accordance<br />
with EN ISO 10087:2006 (to be<br />
replaced in due course by<br />
ISO/FDIS 10087<br />
As a minimum a MASS of these<br />
classes should obtain a WIN.<br />
“IMO” followed by a unique 7-digit number<br />
Managed by IHS Markit<br />
Watercraft Identification Number<br />
14-digit alphanumeric identifier<br />
Ultralight MASS<br />
Ultralight MASS should ideally<br />
obtain a WIN. As a minimum,<br />
Ultralight MASS should, display<br />
a label identifying the owner and<br />
contact details.<br />
15.3 REGISTRATION<br />
15.3.1 Registration is the formal process of establishing a genuine link between a Flag State and a MASS flying its flag<br />
in order to exercise its jurisdiction effectively and control over such a ship with regard to identification and<br />
accountability of shipowner(s), operator(s) or those responsible for the technical management of it. For British<br />
ships, registry is done though the UK Ship Register or one of the Red Ensign registries. The process for obtaining<br />
registration in the UK is outlined in “UK Ship Register – A Guide to Registration”, accessible at the following link:<br />
www.ukshipregister.co.uk. Regardless of their size, all MASS which fall within the level of control (LoC)<br />
categories 3-5 are required to be registered and have unique identification as set out in paragraph 15.2.<br />
15.3.2 Registration of MASS of less than 24 metres LOA is not required to conduct commercial activities in the inland<br />
and territorial waters in the UK. However, for all international voyages and to conduct commercial activities in the<br />
waters of another Flag state, it may be a requirement to demonstrate appropriate Flag state registration. Flag<br />
States entitle those ships to comply with the applicable international and national rules, regulations and<br />
standards.<br />
15.3.3 The registration process requires a number of documents and certificates to be made available as explained in<br />
the Guide to Registration.<br />
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