Question 2889Deck General70% to pass
You are the credentialed Master of a towing vessel operating between New York and Tampa, FL. If you carry four deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) three.
According to the regulations for towing vessels, if the vessel is carrying four deckhands, three of them must be able seamen. This is specified in Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 15.805, which outlines the requirements for able seamen on different types of vessels. For a towing vessel operating between New York and Tampa, FL, the regulation requires that at least 75% of the deck crew (excluding the master and any mates) must be able seamen.
The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the 75% able seaman requirement for a towing vessel with four deckhands. Option A (one) and B (two) would not have the required number of able seamen, while Option D (four) would exceed the necessary number.
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