Which is an example of failure to exercise due diligence?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Overloading
Overloading a vessel beyond its applicable load line marks constitutes a direct failure to exercise due diligence regarding seaworthiness. This violates statutory load line regulations under 46 CFR, compromising vessel stability and reserve buoyancy.
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