NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine NASBLA Vessel Identification, Registration & Titling Committee (VIRT) 2014 Committee Report

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine Laurel Anders (PA), Chair Rick Barrera (OH), Vice Chair Ron Sarver & Hannah Helsby, Staff Vann Burgess, USCG Tom Guess (VA), Board Liaison Madelynn Fenske (AZ), Subcommittee Chair Mike England (GA), Subcommittee Chair VIRT Committee

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine … advance boating safety by analyzing & advocating for thorough & precise vessel identification throughout a vessel’s chain of ownership from the hull numbering to registration to titling. VIRT Committee Charter

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine Madelynn Fenske (AZ), Chair Julie Baker (FL) Rick Barrera (OH) Sharon Carrick (MD) Penny Kanable (WI) Vicki Rhodes (DE) Janice Santos (MA) Dick DuMont, Statistical Surveys, Inc. Jack Ellis, Info-Link Michael Lesko, USCG Auxiliary Numbering & Titling Subcommittee

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine 1. Assist states and work with NCCUSL to promote and support adoption of Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act (UCOTVA). Develop support materials and tiger team to provide legislative support to states. Numbering & Titling Subcommittee

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine 2. Develop educational product on HIN Validation. Develop “Registration & Titling 101” educational product. Numbering & Titling Subcommittee

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine 3. Develop resources for HIN Validation system to prep for regulatory changes in SNS, VIS, and BARD. Deadline for implementation 1/1/ Flow chart -Model Certification Form Numbering & Titling Subcommittee

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine 4. Develop online community (NASBLA Connect) to discuss boat numbering and titling issues and resolutions. Numbering & Titling Subcommittee

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine 5. Develop online reference to find current registration and titling fees. Numbering & Titling Subcommittee

NASBLA 2014 BLA Workshop February 19-20, 2014 Lexington, KY NASBLA 55th Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Bar Harbor, Maine 6. Complete review and update of NASBLA Model Procedures for: -Abandoned or Salvaged Recreational Vessels -A Vessel Initially Numbered & Titled -Registration of Documented Vessels -Transfer of Vessel Previously Titled in another State or Country -State Numbering/Titling of Previously Document Vessel -Model Registration Procedure for Indian Tribe Exempt Vessels -Replacing Vessel HINs/Assigning Vessel HINs Numbering & Titling Subcommittee

Vessel Identification System Subcommittee Mike England (GA), Chair Brenda Verner (PA) Mark Cranford (OK) Kem Kirk (OH) George Birdwell (TN) Dick DuMont, Statistical Surveys, Inc. Jack Ellis, Info-Link Michael Lesko, USCG Auxiliary

Vessel Identification System The Vessel Identification System (VIS) Subcommittee works to assist the Coast Guard and the states with implementation of the Vessel Identification System and to provide guidance resources for states as they join and implement the VIS. Committee members contact states to offer support and provide assistance as needed.

Charge #1 Work to promote and increase state participation in VIS.

Charge #2 Develop an overview presentation for the Vessel Identification System (VIS) for members to use for presentations to stakeholders and decision makers. George Birdwell, TN Developed a power point presentation explaining VIS and how it works for Law Enforcement, Registration Offices and Marine Theft Investigators. Uploaded to NASBLA website for members to use. Simple step by step instructions to train new employees. Provides real-time information about vessels without involving the other state agency to query. Provides stolen vessel information that would be listed on NCIC. Provides Vessel Documentation information to query.

Charge #3 Survey states participating in VIS. Assess customer satisfaction, needs and issues that need to be addressed. Make recommendations for continuous improvement. VIS Survey - Sent out by NASBLA to BLA and Registration Officials within each state. 54 survey results were compiled 33 are current VIS users 81% of VIS users are in a Registration Office 35% use VIS on a daily basis. 40% were unaware that their registration database currently collects all information for VIS. Recommendations for Improvement Most of the replies said not sure or none at this time. More states to participate and get 100% participation Lien holder information Wildcard for searches to help with partial numbers

NASBLA survey shows that 73% of VIS users are Satisfied to Very Satisfied with the system.

Charge #4 Develop a policy position statement on how states should notify other states when a vessel is registered/titled in their state. BACKGROUND: Advantages for states to notify each other when an out of state registered/titled vessel is now being registered/titled in their state: Ability to track/trace stolen vessels. Aids law enforcement officers on abandoned, capsized vessels, an ultimate benefit to the vessel owner. Track ownership. Allows states to know when a registered/titled vessel has been registered/titled in another state. Allow states to know if a vessel has been destroyed. Notification should be by or mail. All titles should be surrendered from the previous titling State.

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Policy Because of the number of advantages for States and Law Enforcement Agencies to identify and track ownership of vessels -- NASBLA supports the states to notify each other when a vessel is titled/ registered from a previous state. Notifications shall be made electronically or by mail to the appropriate state. Notifications shall be done quarterly to reflect accurate registration numbers on USCG Report of Certificate of Number issued to boats Form CGHQ-3923.

Charge #5 Identify two performance metrics states can use to evaluate registration and title programs: 1) Baseline HIN accuracy 2) Interstate Vessel Registration documentation to other states

1) Baseline Hull Identification Number Accuracy As of January 2014

2) Interstate Vessel Registration documentation to other states. a. Does your state submit an interstate vessel registration document to other states when you register or title a vessel from another state?

2) Interstate Vessel Registration documentation to other states. b. How often does your state submit an interstate vessel registration document to other states when you register or title from another state?

Charge #6 Identify two measures of program uniformity for states in registering and titling vessels.

Additional Note: 5-Year Planning Goal #4 Encourage adequate resources and support for National Vessel Documentation Center for notification to states. Increase awareness of the issue to the recreational boating professionals community. VIRT Committee spent significant time in discussion with NVDC to better understand its challenges and limitations. Committee pursuing NVDC including statement on certification form that vessel owner must sign stating he has submitted title to the state. Committee will continue to research and discuss with NVDC and USCG to determine how to proceed.