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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?

  1. A. Passing a written examination administered in English
  2. B. Submitting a logbook documenting prior use of each knot
  3. C. Completing a Coast Guard-approved online video course
  4. ✓ Physically making the knots, bends, splices, and hitchesCorrect

Why D is correct

46 CFR §12.405(c) requires the applicant to provide evidence of knowledge of principal knots, bends, splices, and hitches by actually making them, not by written test or documentation alone.

Cited:46 CFR §12.405

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