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 coastal waters
- ✓ A self-propelled vessel on a rivers routeCorrect
- C. A self-propelled vessel operating at night on a bay route
- D. A self-propelled vessel on an ocean route
Why B is correct
46 CFR §184.402(b)(1) exempts a vessel on a rivers route from the compass carriage requirement. Vessels on coastal, ocean, or nighttime bay routes do not qualify for this exemption.
Cited:46 CFR §184.402