USCG Exam PracticeDrug testing — pre-employment, random, post-incident
A crewmember on an uninspected passenger vessel is not required by law to hold a USCG credential, does not perform duties directly related to safe operation, and is not assigned emergency passenger-control duties. Under 46 CFR §16.230, is this individual covered by the mandatory random drug testing program?
- A. Yes, because all crewmembers on uninspected vessels carrying passengers are automatically covered.
- ✓ No, because the individual does not meet any of the criteria listed in §16.230(b) for uninspected vessels.Correct
- C. Yes, because the marine employer must include all personnel in the random pool regardless of duties.
- D. No, but only if the vessel carries fewer than six passengers for hire.
Why B is correct
46 CFR §16.230(b) limits mandatory random testing on uninspected vessels to crewmembers who: hold a required USCG credential, perform duties directly related to safe operation, perform patrolman/watchman duties, or are assigned emergency passenger-control duties. An individual meeting none of those criteria is not a covered crewmember.
Cited:46 CFR §16.230