Question 126Navigation General

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If you observe a buoy off station you should _______________.

A immediately contact the nearest Coast Guard office by radiotelephone
B notify Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC
C appear in person at the nearest Coast Guard office
D fill out and mail CG Form 2692 to the nearest Coast Guard office
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) immediately contact the nearest Coast Guard office by radiotelephone. If you observe a buoy that is off station, meaning it has drifted from its intended position, the proper procedure is to immediately contact the nearest Coast Guard office by radiotelephone. This allows the Coast Guard to be notified in a timely manner so they can take action to correct the issue and ensure the safety of maritime traffic. The other options are not the correct response, as they either take too long (mailing a form) or do not directly notify the Coast Guard of the problem.

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USCG Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 33 CFR Navigation Rules USCG National Maritime Center
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