USCG Exam PracticeVessel documentation and numbering
Under 46 CFR §185.602, a loading mark required on each side of a vessel must meet which dimensional specifications?
- A. A horizontal line at least 305 millimeters in length and 25 millimeters in height, with its upper edge at the point of maximum draft
- ✓ A horizontal line at least 205 millimeters in length and 25 millimeters in height, with its upper edge passing through the point of maximum draftCorrect
- C. A horizontal line at least 205 millimeters in length and 50 millimeters in height, with its lower edge at the point of maximum draft
- D. A horizontal line at least 150 millimeters in length and 25 millimeters in height, with its upper edge passing through the point of maximum draft
Why B is correct
46 CFR §185.602(d) specifies that a loading mark must be a horizontal line of at least 205 millimeters (8 inches) in length and 25 millimeters (1 inch) in height, with its upper edge passing through the point of maximum draft, painted in a contrasting color to the sideshell paint. Options A, C, and D each alter one or more of these precise dimensions or the reference edge.
Cited:46 CFR §185.602