Deck General USCG Question #1746 (Set 55)

Where must the draft marks be placed on a small passenger vessel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — At each end of the vessel

46 CFR 122.602 mandates that draft marks be placed at each end of the vessel. These marks must be clearly visible and permanently marked to allow the Master to accurately determine the vessel's draft forward and aft, which is essential for stability and safe navigation in shallow waters.

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