Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3135 (Set 88)

What is the penalty for failure to enforce, or comply with, the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Civil penalty against the Master or person in charge

Under 33 CFR 26.09, any person in charge of a vessel who fails to comply with the Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act is subject to a civil penalty. The statute specifically targets the individual responsible for the vessel's operation to ensure accountability for maintaining required safety communications.

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