(1) The chief
executive officer may accredit a person as a hull identification number
provider.
(2) A hull
identification number provider accredited under subregulation (1) is
accredited to —
(a)
affix hull identification numbers to vessels; and
(b)
examine vessels for the purpose of verifying that they have hull
identification numbers; and
(c)
issue certificates verifying the hull identification numbers of vessels.
(3) The fee for
accreditation of a person as a hull identification number provider is $429.10.
[Regulation 45AA inserted: SL 2022/137
r. 5; amended: SL 2023/45 r. 8; SL 2024/57 r. 8.]