1. In addition to obtaining the relevant certificates from the competent authorities in accordance with the regulations, ships going to sea shall also apply to the port of registry or the public security frontier defense department where the ship is located for ship household registration and obtain the household registration book of ships going to sea.
2. Other small coastal vessels that have not been issued relevant certificates by fishery administration and fishing port supervision and administration institutions and maritime administrative agencies in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state shall apply to the public security frontier defense department for border defense registration of ships going to sea.
3. All ships owned by individuals engaged in river-sea transportation in the mainland are engaged in coastal transportation according to the agreement, which shall be proved by the local public security organs at or above the county level, and shall be handled by the public security frontier defense departments at or above the county (city) level in coastal areas with valid certificates such as ships and crew.