International trade · 21/01/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Revised Vessel Identification Requirements for U.S. Pelagic Fisheries in the Western Pacific Ocean
Summary
The U.S. government has revised its vessel identification requirements for fishing vessels in the western and central Pacific Ocean to align with international standards, requiring vessels to display their International Telecommunication Union Radio Call Sign or their official number preceded by 'USA '.