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Aids to navigationQuestion 268 of 352

You find an aid to navigation off station or damaged. What should you do?

  1. Move the aid back yourself
  2. Wait until the next trip
  3. Tell only your marina
  4. Tell the nearest Coast Guard unit at once
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Correct answer: Tell the nearest Coast Guard unit at once

Mariners should report defects quickly so the Coast Guard can fix or warn others.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 62: United States Aids to Navigation System, § 62.65 Procedure for reporting defects and discrepancies

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026