Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to... - USCG Deck General

Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?

A The Pilot need only be credentialed by the Coast Guard.

B The Pilot must be credentialed by Virginia and Maryland.

C The Pilot must be credentialed by either Virginia or Maryland.

D The Pilot must be credentialed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) The Pilot need only be credentialed by the Coast Guard. The reasoning for this is that when transiting between two U.S. ports, such as Baltimore, MD and Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay, a federal waterway, the vessel is not required to have a state-credentialed pilot. The Coast Guard credential is sufficient, as the Coast Guard has jurisdiction over federal waterways. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they would require additional state-level pilot credentials, which are not necessary for this type of voyage.

Want to practice with timed exams?

Download Coast Guard Exams for the full exam experience with progress tracking.

Get the App

Question 3078 Deck General

Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?

Want to practice with timed exams?