USCG Exam PracticeSmall passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
Under 46 CFR §176.114, a Subchapter T vessel authorized by the OCMI to operate with alternative requirements while carrying six or fewer passengers must still comply with which of the following requirements?
- A. Full lifesaving equipment requirements of Subparts C, D, and E of Part 180
- B. Subpart C of Part 177 and Parts 178 and 179
- ✓ The pre-departure passenger announcement required by 46 CFR §185.506(a)Correct
- D. Prohibition on carrying any freight regardless of vessel tonnage
Why C is correct
46 CFR §176.114(b)(3) requires that when carrying from one to six passengers under the alternative arrangement, the vessel must make the announcement required by §185.506(a) before getting underway, unless operating as a recreational vessel. The other options describe requirements from which the vessel is relieved under the alternative authorization.
Cited:46 CFR §176.114