USCG Exam PracticeMarine casualty reporting (CG-2692)
A vessel involved in a marine casualty remains in the navigable waters of the United States following the incident. For how long must the master or person in charge ensure that voyage records are retained?
- A. 5 days after the casualty
- B. 15 days after the casualty
- ✓ 30 days after the casualtyCorrect
- D. 90 days after the casualty
Why C is correct
33 CFR §164.61(b)(1) requires voyage records to be retained for 30 days after the casualty when the vessel remains in the navigable waters of the United States. The 5-day figure is the deadline for filing the written CG-2692 report, and 90 days is the period within which an insurance underwriter for a commercial fishing vessel must report to an accepted organization under 46 CFR §28.80(b).
Cited:33 CFR §164.61