USCG Exam Practice · Load line and tonnage basics
Under 46 CFR §11.402(b), if a tonnage limitation is placed on a master's MMC endorsement, what is the minimum tonnage limitation that may be imposed under the formula in that paragraph?
- A1,000 GRT
- B1,600 GRT
- C2,000 GRT✓ correct
- D5,000 GRT
Why C is correct
46 CFR §11.402(b) states that the minimum tonnage limitation calculated under the formula in that paragraph will be 2,000 GRT. Limitations are expressed in multiples of 1,000 GRT using the next higher figure when an intermediate tonnage is calculated.
Cited:46 CFR §11.402
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