USCG Exam PracticeSmall passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
Which of the following vessels is expressly excluded from the applicability of 46 CFR Subchapter T?
- A. A ferry carrying more than six passengers on navigable waters of the United States
- B. A vessel chartered with crew provided by the owner carrying more than six passengers
- ✓ An oceanographic research vesselCorrect
- D. A submersible vessel carrying at least one passenger for hire
Why C is correct
46 CFR §175.110(b)(2) explicitly excludes oceanographic research vessels from Subchapter T applicability. The other options describe vessel types that are included under §175.110(a).
Cited:46 CFR §175.110