An operator of a 15-meter self-propelled vessel on inland waters is asked by a USCG boarding officer to produce a copy of the Inland Navigation Rules. Under 33 CFR §83.01, which vessels are required to carry a copy of the Rules on board and maintain them for ready reference?

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C. Self-propelled vessels 12 meters or more in length — 33 CFR §83.01(g) requires the operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length to carry on board and maintain for ready reference a copy of the Rules. The threshold is 12 meters, not 100 GT or 26 feet, and applies regardless of commercial status.

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A. All vessels regardless of length operating on inland waters

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B. Only commercial vessels of 100 GT or more

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D. Self-propelled vessels 26 feet or more in length engaged in commercial service

An operator of a 15-meter self-propelled vessel on inland waters is asked by a USCG boarding officer to produce a copy of the Inland Navigation Rules. Under 33 CFR §83.01, which vessels are required to carry a copy of the Rules on board and maintain them for ready reference?

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