Question 3646 Deck General

The correct answer is A) If it creates a hazard to the environment. According to Coast Guard regulations, a casualty report is required for the intentional grounding of a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) if the grounding creates a hazard to the environment. This is because the Coast Guard has a responsibility to investigate incidents that could potentially lead to oil spills, pollution, or other environmental damage. The other answer choices are incorrect - a report is not required simply based on the duration of the grounding (choice B), nor is it at the owner's discretion (choice D). A report is mandatory when the grounding poses an environmental risk (choice A).