OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Weather — Go/No-Go Decision
Before departing with passengers, the operator should obtain the latest marine forecast and:
- AAlways depart regardless of warnings
- BMake a go/no-go decision against the vessel's limits and the route, and brief passengers if conditions may be rough✓ Correct
- CIgnore small craft advisories on a passenger vessel
- DRely only on the sky's appearance
Explanation
The operator should check NWS marine forecasts (and any small craft advisory, gale, or storm warning) and weigh them against the vessel's capability and the planned route. If conditions exceed safe limits, the prudent decision is to delay or cancel; otherwise, passengers should be briefed.
Authority: NWS marine forecasts; good marine practice
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