USCG Exam PracticeMarine casualty reporting (CG-2692)
A crew member directly involved in a reportable marine casualty refuses to submit to a chemical test when directed by the vessel master. What is the regulatory consequence of that refusal?
- A. The refusal has no evidentiary value in an administrative proceeding.
- B. The master must immediately terminate the crew member's employment.
- ✓ The refusal must be noted in the Official Logbook (if carried) and in Form CG-2692, and is admissible as evidence in any administrative proceeding.Correct
- D. The master may physically compel the crew member to submit to testing.
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.210(d) states that a refusal to submit to or cooperate in a timely chemical test must be noted in the Official Logbook (if carried) and in the written report Form CG-2692, and that the refusal will be admissible as evidence in any administrative proceeding.
Cited:46 CFR §185.210