USCG Exam PracticeCompass variation and deviation; T-V-M-D-C
Under 46 CFR §184.402, which of the following vessels is NOT required to be fitted with a magnetic compass?
- A. A self-propelled vessel operating on a coastal route
- ✓ A self-propelled vessel on a rivers routeCorrect
- C. A self-propelled vessel operating at night on a lake route
- D. A self-propelled vessel operating on a bay route with no route restriction
Why B is correct
46 CFR §184.402(b)(1) exempts a vessel on a rivers route from the compass requirement. Vessels on lakes, bays, and sounds are only exempt if operating on short restricted routes per §184.402(b)(3); an unrestricted bay route does not qualify.
Cited:46 CFR §184.402