calculated. However, a Mills number can be entered or edited retroactively. OFFICIAL NUMBER Definition The identification number(s) given to an assigned vessel Options First and second official number fields can be assigned, along with the registering country Status Mandatory Publicly Displayed Yes Repeatable Yes Additional Notes Field allows up to 20 characters. Additional numbers should be put in Chronology BUILD YEAR Definition The year that the ship was built Options Enter build year using four digits in YYYY format. If applicable, use the radio buttons to assign a qualifier Before, After, Circa, or N/A Status Mandatory Publicly Displayed Yes Repeatable No