General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #1451 (Set 22)

A Coast Guard engineer's license can be suspended or revoked for __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — being responsible for an oil spill ashore

Under 46 CFR and maritime law, a licensed officer's credential may be suspended or revoked for acts of misconduct, negligence, or incompetence. Being responsible for an oil spill constitutes a serious violation of environmental regulations, demonstrating a failure to uphold the professional standards required of a licensed mariner.

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