USCG Exam PracticeTwin-screw vessel handling
Under 33 CFR §164.11, when a pilot other than a member of the vessel's crew is employed, the master must ensure the pilot is informed of which of the following?
- A. The vessel's cargo manifest, stability booklet location, and emergency contact numbers
- ✓ The draft, maneuvering characteristics, and peculiarities of the vessel, and any abnormal circumstances that may affect safe navigationCorrect
- C. The vessel's turning circle data, stopping distances, and current deviation table
- D. The vessel's certificate of inspection, load line assignment, and last port of call
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.11(k) requires that when a pilot other than a crew member is employed, that pilot must be informed of the draft, maneuvering characteristics, and peculiarities of the vessel, and of any abnormal circumstances on the vessel that may affect its safe navigation.
Cited:33 CFR §164.11