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Is a ship’s IMO Ship Identification Number the same as its Official Number?

No. The Official Number is allocated by the registry authority of the flag State (e. g. the RSS in the case of a UK ship) for the period of registration. The IMO number, however, is retained throughout the ship’s life.

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