You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel... - USCG Deck General

You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the _______________.

A nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible

B Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to personnel

C Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in a loss of life

D Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $25,000

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible. The regulations for passenger vessels require the Master to notify the nearest Coast Guard office as soon as possible in the event of a grounding, regardless of whether there are any injuries, fatalities, or property damage. This reporting requirement is in place to allow the Coast Guard to assess the situation, ensure the safety of passengers and crew, and determine if any further action or investigation is needed. The other answer choices are incorrect because they either set an unnecessary threshold for reporting (such as injury, fatality, or property damage) or limit the reporting requirement to specific scenarios, which is not in line with the actual regulations for passenger vessels.

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Question 3093 Deck General

You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the _______________.

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