USCG Exam PracticeApplying tide corrections to charted depth
Under 33 CFR §164.33, what standard must be met for a marine chart to be considered 'currently corrected'?
- ✓ Corrected with all Notices to Mariners published by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency that are reasonably available and applicable to the vessel's transitCorrect
- B. Corrected within the past 12 months by any recognized hydrographic office
- C. Corrected to the edition date printed on the chart's title block
- D. Corrected with Local Notices to Mariners issued by the cognizant USCG District only
Why A is correct
33 CFR §164.33(c) defines 'currently corrected' as corrected with changes contained in all Notices to Mariners published by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or an equivalent foreign government publication, reasonably available to the vessel and applicable to the transit.
Cited:33 CFR §164.33