# 33 C.F.R. § 23.01 (2026): Basis and purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 23.01 (2026)
- **Heading:** Basis and purpose
- **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 23: DISTINCTIVE MARKINGS FOR COAST GUARD VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT / § 23.01: § 23.01   Basis and purpose.

## Text

(a) This subpart establishes instructions for the display of distinctive markings of Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, including Coast Guard ensign and commission pennant and Coast Guard emblem.
(b) Coast Guard vessels and aircraft are distinguished from other vessels and aircraft by an ensign; a personal flag, command pennant, or commissioned pennant, if so authorized; or other identifying insignia or marking.
[CGFR 57-35, 22 FR 6765, Aug. 22, 1957, as amended by CGFR 66-67, 31 FR 15239, Dec. 6, 1966]

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 23.01 (2026) § 23.01   Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P23_S23_01.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 23.05 (2026) § 23.05   Where and when displayed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P23_S23_05.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 23.10 (2026) § 23.10   Coast Guard emblem.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P23_S23_10.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 23.12 (2026) § 23.12   Coast Guard identifying insignia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P23_S23_12.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 23.15 (2026) § 23.15   Coast Guard ensign.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P23_S23_15.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 23.20 (2026) § 23.20   Coast Guard commission pennant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P23_S23_20.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 23.30 (2026) § 23.30   Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P23_S23_30.md)

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