# 33 C.F.R. § 160.315 (2026): Crewmember identification requirement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P160_S160_315

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 160.315 (2026)
- **Heading:** Crewmember identification requirement
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 160: PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY—GENERAL / Subpart D: Crewmember Identification / § 160.315: § 160.315   Crewmember identification requirement.

## Text

(a) A crewmember subject to this subpart must carry and present on demand an acceptable identification. An operator subject to this subpart must ensure that every crewmember on the vessel has an acceptable identification in his or her possession when the vessel is in the navigable waters of the United States. For purposes of this section, a crewmember may secure his or her acceptable identification with the vessel's master, so long as the identification can be presented on demand.
(b) Compliance with the requirements in this section does not relieve vessel crewmembers and operators of any requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) or INA implementing regulations. Likewise, compliance with INA requirements does not relieve vessel crewmembers and operators of the requirements in this section.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 160.300 (2026) § 160.300   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P160_S160_300.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 160.305 (2026) § 160.305   Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P160_S160_305.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 160.310 (2026) § 160.310   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P160_S160_310.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 160.315 (2026) § 160.315   Crewmember identification requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P160_S160_315.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 160.320 (2026) § 160.320   Sanctions and vessel control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P160_S160_320.md)

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