Commercial fisheries licensing rules and policies reference document Pacific region
New vessel identification requirements
All vessel owners must ensure that the Vessel Registration Number (VRN) assigned to their vessel is painted or fixed securely onto their vessel. The VRN must be placed on the vessel where it is clearly visible. It must also be displayed in solid block numerals of a certain size (see chart below) in white on a black background or vice versa.
A = minimum height of numerals
B = spacing of numerals
C = stroke width of numerals
D = minimum border width
| Overall length of vessel | A (cm) | B (cm) | C (cm) | D (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 m | 10 | 1.7 - 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 5 m or more but less than 12 m | 30 | 5 - 7.5 | 5 | 5 |
| 12 m or more but less than 15 m | 40 | 6.7 - 10 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 15 m or more but less than 20 m | 60 | 10 - 15 | 10 | 10 |
| 20 m or more but less than 25 m | 80 | 13.3 - 20 | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| 25 m or more | 100 | 16.7 - 25 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
Location of numerals
- Vessels without a superstructure, as high as possible on both sides of the vessel.
- Vessels with a superstructure, as high as possible on both sides of the superstructure with the top of the numerals towards the bow.
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