Title 33, Part 187 — Vessel Identification System

Which States are affected by this part?

What vessels are affected by this part?

What are the purposes of this part?

Definitions.

What is a vessel identifier and how is one assigned?

What are the procedures to participate in VIS?

What are the procedures for obtaining certification of compliance with guidelines for State vessel titling systems?

When is a mortgage a preferred mortgage?

What information must be collected to identify a vessel owner?

What information must be collected to identify a vessel?

What information on titled vessels must be collected and what may be collected?

What information must be made available to assist law enforcement officials and what information may be made available?

What are the compliance requirements for a participating State?

What are the voluntary provisions for a participating State?

Certification for preferred mortgage status—Eligibility requirements.

Terms States must define.

Applicability.

Titling exclusively in one State.

Law governing vessels covered by certificate of title.

Certificate of title required.

Application for certificate of title.

Creation and cancellation of certificate of title.

Content of certificate of title.

Title brand.

Maintenance of and access to files.

Action required on creation of certificate of title.

Effect of certificate of title.

Effect of possession of certificate of title; judicial process.

Perfection of security interest.

Termination statement.

Transfer of ownership.

Effect of missing or incorrect information.

Transfer of ownership by secured party's transfer statement.

Transfer by operation of law.

Application for transfer of ownership or termination of security interest without certificate of title.

Replacement certificate of title.

Rights of purchaser other than secured party.

Rights of secured party.

Duties and operation of office.