When are Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels are required to keep their Coast Guard credential aboard their vessel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — only when carrying passengers for hire
Under USCG regulations, Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) are required to have their valid Coast Guard merchant mariner credential aboard and available for inspection only when actively carrying passengers for hire.
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