Question 144Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
Many uninspected motor vessels require load lines. For the purpose of the Load Line Regulations, the term 'surveyor' means _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) any person designated by the American Bureau of Shipping who actually examines the vessel.
The Load Line Regulations define the term "surveyor" as a person designated by the American Bureau of Shipping to examine the vessel and determine its compliance with the load line requirements. This is the official definition used for the purpose of these regulations.
The other options are incorrect because they refer to Coast Guard personnel, not the American Bureau of Shipping surveyors who are responsible for the load line inspections and determinations under the regulations.
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