General Navigation USCG Question #1486 (Set 47)

What must the owner or Master do if any of the towing vessel's required navigational safety equipment fails during a voyage?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

Under 46 CFR regulations for towing vessels, Masters must ensure safety equipment failures are logged, repaired at the earliest practicable time, and factored into the voyage risk assessment before deciding whether it remains safe to proceed underway.

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