Section 187.5 - What are the purposes of this part?The purposes of this part are to-
(a) Establish minimum requirements for States electing to participate in VIS;(b) Prescribe guidelines for State vessel titling systems; and(c) Explain how to obtain certification of compliance with State guidelines for vessel titling systems for the purpose of conferring preferred status on mortgages, instruments, or agreements under 46 U.S.C. 31322(d) .