USCG Exam Practice · Load line and tonnage basics
Under 46 CFR §176.112, which authority determines the total number of persons permitted to be carried on a vessel?
- AThe vessel's master, based on the trim and stability book
- BThe vessel's classification society
- CThe cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI)✓ correct
- DThe vessel's owner, based on the Certificate of Inspection
Why C is correct
46 CFR §176.112 states that the cognizant OCMI determines the total number of persons permitted to be carried on a vessel, taking into account factors such as weight of passengers, crew, variable loads, stability, route, and lifesaving equipment.
Cited:46 CFR §176.112
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