OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Casualty Reporting
Which of the following must always be reported to the Coast Guard as a marine casualty?
- AA loss of life or an injury requiring professional medical treatment beyond first aid✓ Correct
- BAny time a passenger becomes seasick
- CRoutine engine maintenance
- DA crew member resigning
Explanation
Reportable casualties include any death; an injury requiring treatment beyond first aid; groundings; collisions; loss of main propulsion or steering; and damage above the monetary threshold. Seasickness and routine maintenance are not casualties.
Authority: 46 CFR 4.05-1
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