Question 1842 Deck General

The correct answer is C) make the trip only after obtaining a "Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repair", Form CG-948. This is the correct answer because the Coast Guard requires a damaged vessel that is unable to meet the requirements of its Certificate of Inspection to obtain a Permit to Proceed in order to travel to a shipyard for repairs. This permit authorizes the vessel to proceed to another port under certain conditions, ensuring the safety of the vessel and its crew during the trip. The other options are incorrect because: A) hiring a tug and pilot is not required by regulation, B) the vessel should not get underway without the proper permit, and D) requesting an Expiration Certificate is not the appropriate action for a damaged vessel that can still travel under its own power.