Maritime and Marine US Coast Guard Regulations and Licensing

Question 1

What federal agency is responsible for enforcing marine safety regulations in US waters?

Accepted Answer

United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Army Corps of Engineers

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 2

Which USCG license is required to operate a vessel carrying passengers for hire with more than 6 passengers?

Accepted Answer

OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) or Master license

Answer

A state boater education certificate

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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with marine endorsement

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No federal license is required for state-registered vessels

Question 3

What does a USCG documentation number on a vessel indicate?

Accepted Answer

Federal registration for vessels 5 net tons or more used in coastwise trade, fishing, or foreign commerce

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State registration for vessels used exclusively on inland waterways

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Insurance policy number required for commercial vessels

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Hull identification number assigned during manufacture

Question 4

What is the minimum age to operate a PWC (personal watercraft) without supervision in most US states?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

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14 years old

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18 years old

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12 years old

Question 5

What is required when a boating accident results in a death or disappearance of a person?

Accepted Answer

Report verbally to the Coast Guard within 24 hours and file written report within 10 days

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File a written accident report with the state within 48 hours

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File a written report with the state within 10 days only

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Report to local law enforcement within 24 hours

Question 6

Which US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) title governs recreational boating safety?

Accepted Answer

33 CFR (Navigation and Navigable Waters)

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46 CFR (Shipping)

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49 CFR (Transportation)

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21 CFR (Food and Drugs)