Bénéteau — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Bénéteau |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| City | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie |
| HIN prefix | FRBEN |
| Country code | FR |
| MIC code | BEN |
| HIN format | CE / ISO 10087 (14 characters) |
| Website | beneteau.com |
| Data confidence | verified |
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About France HINs (CE / ISO 10087)
Bénéteau operates from France and uses the European CE / ISO 10087 HIN format. Every CE HIN is exactly 14 characters and follows this structure:
FR-BEN NNNNN M Y YY └─┬─┘ └──┬──┘ └─┬─┘ │ │ └┬┘ │ │ │ │ │ └─ Model year (last two digits) │ │ │ │ └──── Production year (last digit) │ │ │ └────── Production month (A=Jan ... L=Dec, skipping I) │ │ └────────── Hull serial number │ └──────────────── Manufacturer code (MIC, here "BEN") └────────────────────── Country code (here "FR" = France)
The CE marking on Bénéteau boats certifies compliance with EU Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft Directive). All boats sold in the European Economic Area since 1998 must carry a valid HIN plus CE plate.
Other France boat manufacturers
- Jeanneau (
FRJEA) - Lagoon Catamarans (
FRLAG) - Fountaine Pajot (
FRFOU) - Dufour Yachts (
FRDUF) - CNB Yachts (
FRCNB) - Zodiac Nautic (
FRZOD) - Prestige Yachts (
FRPRE) - Amel Yachts (
FRAMT) - Allures Yachting (
FRALL) - Pogo Structures (
FRPOG) - Catana / Bali Catamarans (
FRCAT) - Outremer Yachting (
FROUT)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HIN code for Bénéteau?
Bénéteau HINs begin with the 5-character prefix FRBEN, where FR is the country code for France and BEN is the manufacturer code.
How long is a Bénéteau HIN?
Bénéteau uses the CE/ISO 10087 14-character format: country code (2) + manufacturer code (3) + serial number (5) + production month (1) + production year (1) + model year (2).
How do I find the HIN on a Bénéteau boat?
Look at the outboard side of the transom, upper starboard corner. Bénéteau also stamps a duplicate HIN inside the boat (hidden), typically under a fitting in the cockpit or engine bay.