USCG Exam PracticeAnchoring — types, scope, holding ground
A nonmetallic hull vessel is required to carry a radar reflector UNLESS which condition is met?
- A. The vessel is anchored in a designated anchorage area
- ✓ The vessel is rigged with gear that provides a radar signature from a distance of 6 milesCorrect
- C. The vessel is less than 12 meters in length
- D. The vessel maintains a proper anchor watch at all times
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.235(b) exempts a nonmetallic hull vessel from the radar reflector requirement only if it is rigged with gear that provides a radar signature from a distance of 6 miles. Vessel length, anchorage status, and watch-keeping are not cited as exemptions in this section.
Cited:46 CFR §28.235(b)