Question 74Navigation General70% to pass
You are in a buoyed channel at night and pass a lighted buoy with an irregular characteristic. You should report this to the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Coast Guard.
If you encounter a lighted buoy with an irregular characteristic (i.e., the light is not behaving as expected), you should report this to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the aids to navigation, such as buoys, that mark channels and other waterways. Reporting any discrepancies or issues with these aids helps the Coast Guard identify and address problems to ensure the safety of maritime traffic.
The other options are incorrect because the harbor master, National Ocean Service, and Corps of Engineers do not have the primary responsibility for maintaining and monitoring the U.S. aids to navigation system. Reporting an issue with a lighted buoy should go directly to the U.S. Coast Guard, the agency tasked with overseeing this critical maritime infrastructure.
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