Which U.S. agency assigns an official number to a vessel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard acts as the federal maritime administration responsible for vessel documentation, assignment of official numbers, and enforcement of navigation and vessel inspection laws under Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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