The Craft Identification Number (CIN) or Hull Identification Number (HIN), standardised as EN ISO 10087:2006, is a permanent unique fourteen-digit alphanumeric identifier issued to all marine vessels in Europe. The numbering system is mandated by the European

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and descended from the American Ship Hull number system. Larger vessels over 300

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also receive a permanent international

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, and European vessels over 20 metres receive a permanent

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. An example CID/HID might appear as "GB-ABC00042-A3-99", where "GB" is the

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country code, "ABC" would be the Acme Boat Company's Manufacturer Identity Code (MIC); "00042" would be the forty-second hull constructed by the organisation; "A3" would be January 2013 for the date keel was laid to the nearest month and "99" denoted as the year 1999 as the particular model/specification number. Months are denoted from A...L for January...December. In the United Kingdom, the

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manage the issuing of Manufacturer Identity Code on behalf of the British

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. Amateur

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in the United Kingdom may apply for one-off HIN from the

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who will issue one number from their "GB-RYAxxxxx" range.

References

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