American Samoa § 20.0222 - Marking of vessel.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.0222 — Marking of vessel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.0222. Marking of vessel.
(a) All vessels registered under this chapter shall be marked as follows: (1) name of vessel on both bow and the stem; (2) hailing port on the stem; (3) draft marks on the stern and stem of all vessels 50 gross tons and over; (4) load waterlines between stem and stem midway on hull; (5) official number and net tonnage on the vessel’s main beam; (6) any other markings determined, necessary by the Board in furtherance of this chapter. (b) All markings shall be in block letters and numerals not less than 4 inches in height, except for draft markings, which shall be 6 inches in height. The markings shall be of a color which will contrast with the color of the hull so as to be distinctly visible and legible.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 20.0222 cover?
Section 20.0222 ("Marking of vessel.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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