Question 2849 Deck General

The correct answer is C) Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. According to Coast Guard regulations, any grounding of a vessel, even if there is no apparent damage, must be reported to the Coast Guard as a marine casualty. This is because a grounding can potentially cause hidden structural damage that may not be immediately visible. The Coast Guard requires notification of such incidents to ensure the vessel is inspected and deemed seaworthy before it can safely resume operations. The other options do not require notification of a marine casualty. Option A involves repair costs below the $25,000 threshold for reporting, option B describes a minor injury that does not meet the criteria for a reportable marine casualty, and option D involves damage to external equipment (the buoy) rather than the vessel itself.