A self-propelled vessel of 12,000 gross tons is carrying hazardous materials in bulk as cargo on the navigable waters of the United States. Under 33 CFR §164.38, which statement regarding ARPA carriage is correct?

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B. The vessel is required to carry ARPA regardless of construction date — 33 CFR §164.38(b)(1) requires each self-propelled vessel, except a public vessel, of 10,000 gross tons or more carrying oil or hazardous materials in bulk as cargo or in residue on the navigable waters of the United States to be equipped with ARPA. No construction date qualifier applies to this category; the 15,000 GT threshold and construction date qualifier in §164.38(b)(3) apply only to non-tank vessels not carrying such materials.

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A. The vessel is required to carry ARPA only if constructed on or after September 1, 1984

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C. The vessel is exempt from ARPA requirements because it is under 15,000 gross tons

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D. The vessel is required to carry ARPA only when operating in restricted visibility

A self-propelled vessel of 12,000 gross tons is carrying hazardous materials in bulk as cargo on the navigable waters of the United States. Under 33 CFR §164.38, which statement regarding ARPA carriage is correct?

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