USCG Exam PracticeLoad line and tonnage basics
Under 46 CFR §11.402, when does a calculated tonnage limitation result in the issuance of an unlimited tonnage endorsement rather than a limited one?
- A. When the applicant has served on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more for at least 12 months
- ✓ When the calculated limitation equals or exceeds 10,000 GRTCorrect
- C. When at least 50 percent of required experience is on vessels of 1,600 GRT or more
- D. When the calculated limitation equals or exceeds 5,000 GRT
Why B is correct
46 CFR §11.402(b) states that when the calculated tonnage limitation equals or exceeds 10,000 GRT, the applicant is issued an unlimited tonnage endorsement rather than a limited one.
Cited:46 CFR §11.402