You are operator of a towing vessel which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?

Correct Answer: Option B — Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.

Under 33 CFR 62.65, the operator of a vessel that damages or displaces an aid to navigation must report the incident to the nearest Coast Guard unit. If the damage is minor and the aid is not destroyed, immediate notification satisfies the regulatory requirement for reporting the incident.