Designated representative of the Captain of the Port
Designated representative of the Captain of the Port means a person, including the duty officer at the Coast Guard Sector Virginia, the Joint Harbor Operations Center watchstander, or the Coast Guard or Navy Patrol Commander who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his or her behalf and at his or her request to carry out such orders and directions as needed. All patrol vessels shall display the Coast Guard Ensign at all times when underway.