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Safety equipmentQuestion 49 of 352

A Coast Guard boarding officer finds an especially hazardous condition. What may the officer direct the operator to do?

  1. Pay a fee on the spot
  2. Sell the boat
  3. Fix it at once or go to a dock or mooring
  4. Leave the boat on the water
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Correct answer: Fix it at once or go to a dock or mooring

The operator must follow directions such as correcting the condition, going to a mooring, or stopping use.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 177: Correction of Especially Hazardous Conditions, § 177.05 Action to correct an especially hazardous condition

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026