Deck Navigation (Supplementary) USCG Question #1516 (Set 4)

On which route is a towing vessel over 39.4 feet in length NOT required to carry an echo-sounding device?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Western Rivers

Towing vessels operating on the Western Rivers are exempted by 46 CFR from mandatory echo-sounding device carriage requirements, unlike vessels on coastwise routes, Great Lakes, or general inland waters.

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