USCG Exam PracticeSmall passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
A foreign-flag vessel presents a current valid SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificate and the vessel's flag state is a party to SOLAS 1974 to which the United States is also a party. The vessel proposes to carry passengers in U.S. waters. Which statement correctly describes the applicability of 46 CFR Subchapter T to this vessel?
- A. Subchapter T applies in full because the vessel is operating in U.S. waters
- B. Subchapter T applies only to the vessel's lifesaving equipment requirements
- ✓ Subchapter T does not apply to this vesselCorrect
- D. Subchapter T applies unless the vessel is also carrying cargo
Why C is correct
46 CFR §175.110(b)(4) excludes from Subchapter T any vessel of a foreign country that is a SOLAS party, to which the U.S. is also a party, and that has on board a current valid SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificate. All conditions stated in the question satisfy this exclusion.
Cited:46 CFR §175.110