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<p>affixed to the hull in at least two places. A Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a unique set of 12 characters, similar to the <a href="page.php?w=Vehicle_Identification_Number">Vehicle Identification Number</a> which is found on automobiles. In 1972, The <a href="page.php?w=United_States_Coast_Guard">United States Coast Guard</a> was asked to create a standardized format for HINs to allow for better tracking of accidents and history of boats. This HIN format is as follows: The first three characters consist of the Manufacturers Index Code (MIC)</p><p>
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