USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
A vessel's engineer, responding to flooding in the engine room, diverts all bilge pump capacity to that space, which causes a temporary deviation from the vessel's normal navigation equipment operating requirements under 33 CFR Part 164. Under 33 CFR §164.51, this deviation is permissible provided which condition is satisfied, and which requirement of Part 164 remains in effect regardless?
- A. The deviation must be logged; 33 CFR §164.53(a) requirements remain in effect
- ✓ The deviation is necessary to avoid endangering persons, property, or the environment; 33 CFR §164.53(b) requirements remain in effectCorrect
- C. The master must authorize the deviation in writing; all of Part 164 remains in effect
- D. The deviation must be reported to the OCMI; 33 CFR §164.53(b) requirements are also suspended
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.51 permits deviation to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, property, or the environment, but expressly excepts the requirements of §164.53(b), which remain in effect even during an emergency. No written authorization or reporting requirement is stated in §164.51.
Cited:33 CFR §164.51