Question 197 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) does not, in itself, constitute a violation of the Act. The Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act requires vessels to maintain a functioning radiotelephone for communication, but a failure of the equipment does not automatically mean the operator has violated the Act. As long as the operator makes a reasonable effort to repair the equipment or report the issue, they have not necessarily broken the law. The Act does not obligate the operator to immediately moor or anchor the vessel, nor does it require immediate emergency repairs. Instead, the operator should work to restore communication capabilities as soon as possible, without constituting a violation of the Act.