USCG Exam Practice · Marine casualty reporting (CG-2692)
Under 46 CFR §185.220, which of the following voyage records is a vessel owner or master required to retain following a reportable marine casualty?
- ACompass deviation cards, but only if compass error contributed to the casualty
- BRough and smooth deck logs, navigation charts, bell books, radio logs, and all other voyage records maintained by the vessel✓ correct
- COnly the official log and the night order book
- DNavigation charts and crew lists only, as these are the primary investigative documents
Why B is correct
46 CFR §185.220 requires retention of all voyage records maintained by the vessel, providing a broad, non-exclusive list that includes rough and smooth deck and engine room logs, bell books, navigation charts, navigation work books, compass deviation cards, gyrocompass records, stowage plans, radio logs, crew and passenger lists, official logs, and other material that might assist in determining the cause of the casualty.
Cited:46 CFR §185.220
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