660.305—Vessel identification.
(b) Maintenance of numbers.
The operator of a vessel engaged in commercial fishing for groundfish must keep the identifying markings required by paragraph (a) of this section clearly legible and in good repair, and must ensure that no part of the vessel, its rigging, or its fishing gear obstructs the view of the official number from an enforcement vessel or aircraft.
(c) Commercial passenger vessels.
This section does not apply to vessels carrying fishing parties on a per-capita basis or by charter.