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USCG Exam PracticeMarine casualty reporting (CG-2692)

Following a reportable marine casualty on a small passenger vessel, the master determines that a crew member directly involved in the casualty shows signs of intoxication. Which action is required regarding the Official Logbook?

  1. A. No logbook entry is required; only Form CG-2692 must reflect the finding.
  2. An entry must be made, the individual must be informed of the entry, and the entry must be witnessed by a second person.Correct
  3. C. An entry must be made within 24 hours and countersigned by the vessel owner.
  4. D. An entry is required only if a chemical test confirms intoxication, not if based on personal observation.

Why B is correct

46 CFR §185.210(c) requires that an entry be made in the Official Logbook (if carried) for any individual for whom evidence of intoxication is obtained, that the individual be informed of the entry, and that the entry be witnessed by a second person.

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