33 CFR 23.01

§ 23.01 Basis and purpose.

United States · 33 CFR — Navigation and Navigable Waters · Status: effective

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Citation: 33 CFR 23.01, § 23.01 Basis and purpose, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/149441
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(a) This subpart establishes instructions for the display of distinctive markings of Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, including Coast Guard ensign and commission pennant and Coast Guard emblem. (b) Coast Guard vessels and aircraft are distinguished from other vessels and aircraft by an ensign; a personal flag, command pennant, or commissioned pennant, if so authorized; or other identifying insignia or marking.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.