In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?

Correct Answer: Option B — Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but none to the vessel.

46 CFR § 4.05-1 requires reporting for casualties involving death, injury, or significant property damage. Damage of $1,500 is well below the threshold for mandatory reporting to the Coast Guard. Therefore, this minor incident does not necessitate a formal notification to the local Marine Safety Office under current regulations.