USCG Exam PracticeVessel documentation and numbering
According to 33 CFR §151.1024, which of the following is a required characteristic of the displayed vessel number?
- A. It must be painted in red on a white background.
- B. It must be visible only from the bow.
- ✓ It must have a contrasting background.Correct
- D. It must be in italic figures at least 12 inches in height.
Why C is correct
33 CFR §151.1024(a)(2) requires the number to have a contrasting background. The regulation does not specify a particular color, does not limit visibility to the bow, and requires block figures of at least 18 inches — not italic figures of 12 inches.
Cited:33 CFR §151.1024