Rapid Approach Rescue — Boat HIN Decoder (USCG MIC RAR)

Q: Is Rapid Approach Rescue still in business?

Rapid Approach Rescue is currently listed as active in the US Coast Guard MIC database (last published October 2019).

Rapid Approach Rescue — HIN at a glance

Manufacturer	Rapid Approach Rescue
City	Lansing
State	West Virginia
Country	United States
MIC code	`RAR`
HIN format	USCG (12 characters)
Status	Active
Boat types	Other / Misc, Airboat

Decode a Rapid Approach Rescue HIN

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About the USCG HIN format

Rapid Approach Rescue is registered with the US Coast Guard and stamps a standard 12-character Hull Identification Number on every vessel produced for the US market. The format breaks down as:

RAR NNNNN M Y YY
└┬┘ └──┬──┘ │ │ └┬┘
 │    │     │ │  └─ Model year (last two digits)
 │    │     │ └──── Production year (last digit, 1972 standard)
 │    │     └────── Production month (A=Jan, B=Feb ... L=Dec, skipping I)
 │    └──────────── Hull serial number (alphanumeric)
 └─────────────── MIC: Manufacturer Identifier Code (RAR)

Federal regulation 33 CFR § 181 requires every US-built or imported recreational vessel to display this HIN permanently on the upper starboard side of the transom, and a duplicate HIN in a hidden location inside the hull.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MIC code for Rapid Approach Rescue?

Rapid Approach Rescue is assigned USCG Manufacturer Identifier Code (MIC) RAR. All Rapid Approach Rescue boat HINs begin with these three characters.

How long is a Rapid Approach Rescue HIN?

Rapid Approach Rescue uses the US HIN format: 12 characters total. The first 3 are the MIC, followed by 5 serial-number characters, 1-letter month, 1-digit year, and 2-digit model year.

Is Rapid Approach Rescue still in business?

Rapid Approach Rescue is currently listed as active in the US Coast Guard MIC database (last published October 2019). Even out-of-business manufacturers' HINs remain valid identifiers for the boats they built.