USCG Exam PracticeVessel documentation and numbering
According to 46 CFR §185.602, when a vessel's draft marks are obscured due to operational constraints or protrusions, what must the vessel be fitted with?
- A. Permanent loading marks on each side of the vessel forward and aft.
- B. A load line mark as required by the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966.
- ✓ A reliable draft indicating system from which bow and stern drafts can be determined.Correct
- D. A durable marking at each entranceway indicating maximum passenger load.
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.602(f) requires that when draft marks are obscured due to operational constraints or protrusions, the vessel must be fitted with a reliable draft indicating system from which the bow and stern drafts can be determined. The other options describe separate marking requirements under different paragraphs of the same section.
Cited:46 CFR §185.602