You are the credentialed Master of a 199 GT uninspected towing vessel making a 500 mile coastwise trip. You carry a deck crew of six (6). Which statement is TRUE?

Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above

This vessel is under 200 GT and on a 500-mile voyage, which is less than the 600-mile threshold requiring specific AB percentages. Furthermore, towing vessels have unique manning requirements under 46 CFR Subchapter C, making the standard deck crew requirements for larger inspected vessels inapplicable to this specific scenario.