USCG Exam PracticeMarine casualty reporting (CG-2692)
The written report of a marine casualty must be filed within ______.
- ✓ five days of the casualtyCorrect
- B. 24 hours of the casualty
- C. 48 hours of the casualty
- D. 30 days of the casualty
Why A is correct
46 CFR §185.206(a) requires the owner, master, agent, or person in charge to file Form CG-2692 within five days of the marine casualty. The 30-day figure applies to voyage record retention under 33 CFR §164.61, not the written report deadline.
Cited:46 CFR §185.206