A small passenger vessel experiences an unintended grounding with no injuries, no loss of propulsion, and property damage estimated at $18,000. Is this casualty required to be reported under 46 CFR §185.202?

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C. Yes, because an unintended grounding is a reportable casualty regardless of damage amount — 46 CFR §185.202(a)(1) lists an unintended grounding as a reportable marine casualty without qualification as to damage amount or injury. The $25,000 property damage threshold in §185.202(a)(7) applies only to occurrences not meeting any other listed criterion.

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A. No, because property damage is below the $25,000 threshold

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B. No, because there were no injuries or loss of life

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D. Yes, but only if the grounding creates a hazard to navigation

A small passenger vessel experiences an unintended grounding with no injuries, no loss of propulsion, and property damage estimated at $18,000. Is this casualty required to be reported under 46 CFR §185.202?

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