USCG Exam PracticeMarlinespike seamanship — knots, splices, line care
Under 46 CFR §12.405, an applicant for an AB endorsement must demonstrate knowledge of principal knots, bends, splices, and hitches in common use by which method?
- A. Passing a written examination administered in English
- ✓ Actually making them to the satisfaction of the Coast GuardCorrect
- C. Submitting a logbook documenting prior use of each knot
- D. Completing a Coast Guard-approved online course with a passing score
Why B is correct
46 CFR §12.405(c) specifically requires the applicant to provide evidence of knowledge of principal knots, bends, splices, and hitches by actually making them, not merely by written examination or documentation.
Cited:46 CFR §12.405