Question 3166 Deck General

The correct answer is D) 65%. According to the U.S. Coast Guard regulations, for a 199 GT tugboat on a coastwise voyage of 675 miles, 65% of the deck crew must be Able Bodied Seamen (ABs). This requirement is stipulated in 46 CFR 15.805(a)(5), which states that vessels of 100 gross tons or more on a coastwise voyage must have a minimum of 65% of the deck crew composed of ABs. The other options are incorrect because 0% would not meet the regulatory requirement, 25% is too low, and 50% is also less than the mandated 65% for a vessel of this size and type of voyage.