Unique European vessel identification number
Article 18
1. Member States shall ensure that each craft is assigned a unique European vessel identification number (ENI), in accordance with Annexes II and V. 2. Each craft shall have only one ENI, which shall remain unchanged during its entire lifetime. 3. When issuing a Union inland navigation certificate, the competent authority shall include the ENI therein. 4. Each Member State shall draw up a list indicating the competent authorities responsible for assigning ENIs and shall notify the Commission thereof, as well as any changes to the list. The Commission shall maintain an up-to-date list of competent authorities on an appropriate website.