Division Article 2.18 Unique European vessel identification number

The unique European vessel identification number (ENI) consists of eight Arabic numerals according to Annex II to this Directive.

Unless the craft possesses an ENI at the time of issue of the Union inland navigation certificate, it shall be assigned to that craft by the competent authority of the Member State in which the craft has been registered or has its home port.

As far as craft from countries where an assignation of an ENI is not possible are concerned, the ENI to be entered on the Union inland navigation certificate shall be assigned by the competent authority issuing that Union inland navigation certificate.

The owner of a craft, or his representative, shall apply to the competent authority for assignment of the ENI. The owner, or his representative, shall also be responsible for affixing to the craft the ENI which is entered in the Union inland navigation certificate.