USCG Exam Practice · MARPOL and discharge regulations
According to 33 CFR §151.51, which of the following vessels is subject to the Annex V garbage placard requirement under 33 CFR §151.59?
- AA manned U.S.-flag vessel that is 20 feet in length
- BA manned U.S.-flag vessel that is 26 feet or more in length✓ correct
- CA manned U.S.-flag vessel of 40 gross tons or more
- DA manned U.S.-flag vessel certified to carry 15 or more persons
Why B is correct
33 CFR §151.51(e)(1) states that the placard requirement of §151.59 applies to a manned U.S. ship (other than a fixed or floating drilling rig or other platform) that is 26 feet or more in length. The 40-foot threshold applies to Garbage Management Plans, and the 15-person threshold applies to recordkeeping.
Cited:33 CFR §151.51
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