OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Negligence — Standard of Care
A licensed operator may face suspension and revocation of the credential for:
- ANegligence, misconduct, or incompetence in operating the vessel, even without a casualty✓ Correct
- BOnly a fatal accident
- CNothing short of a criminal conviction
- DCarrying too few passengers
Explanation
Under 46 U.S.C. 7703 and 46 CFR Part 5, the Coast Guard may begin suspension-and-revocation action against a credential for acts of negligence, misconduct, incompetence, a violation of law/regulation, or use of dangerous drugs — a casualty is not a prerequisite.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 7703; 46 CFR Part 5
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