USCG Exam PracticeMARPOL and discharge regulations
According to 33 CFR §151.51, which vessel is required to display MARPOL Annex V placards under 33 CFR §151.59?
- A. A manned U.S. vessel that is 20 feet in length
- ✓ A manned U.S. vessel that is 26 feet or more in lengthCorrect
- C. A manned U.S. vessel of 40 gross tons or more
- D. A manned U.S. vessel of 400 gross tons or more engaged in international voyages
Why B is correct
33 CFR §151.51(e)(1) specifies 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 and 400-gross-ton thresholds apply to other requirements such as garbage management plans and recordkeeping.
Cited:33 CFR §151.51