The Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired. What certificate authorizes the barge to move to a repair facility for repair and inspection?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Permit to Proceed
A Permit to Proceed, issued under 46 CFR, legally authorizes a damaged or out-of-date inspected vessel or tank barge to navigate to a designated repair facility for necessary inspections and permanent structural or machinery repairs.
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