USCG Exam PracticeMarlinespike seamanship — knots, splices, line care
Under 46 CFR §12.405, an A/B applicant must demonstrate knowledge of principal knots, bends, splices, and hitches by which method?
- A. Passing a written multiple-choice examination administered by the NMC
- ✓ Actually making them to the satisfaction of the Coast GuardCorrect
- C. Submitting a logbook attesting to their use at sea
- D. Completing an online video demonstration approved by the Coast Guard
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 by written test or logbook entry.
Cited:46 CFR §12.405