Towing & Ship-Assist · Operations
Pre-employment, random, post-casualty, and reasonable-cause chemical testing of crewmembers is required under:
- AThe vessel's TSMS only, with no federal basis
- BState boating regulations
- CThe towing company's insurance policy
- D46 CFR Part 16 (chemical testing)✓ Correct
Explanation
46 CFR Part 16 mandates the marine chemical-testing program — pre-employment, periodic/random, post-serious-marine-incident, and reasonable-cause drug and alcohol testing — for crewmembers on U.S. commercial vessels, including towing vessels.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 16
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