🔍 Key Concepts

• Marine casualty reporting requirements under 46 CFR and 33 CFR • What types of incidents must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard versus internal/company notifications • The significance of a specific monetary damage threshold for mandatory reports

💭 Think About

• Which of these choices is a regulatory authority that receives mandatory reports, and which are just parties you would normally notify for business or repairs? • In licensing exams, when they mention a specific dollar amount of damage, which organization’s reporting rules are they usually testing? • Who is legally responsible for investigating and tracking marine casualties and reportable marine incidents in U.S. waters?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is a federal regulatory agency rather than a private or local entity • Consider which organization is named in marine casualty / marine incident report forms used after accidents and fires on board • Ask: if there is a serious fire and significant damage, who am I legally obligated to report to, regardless of insurance or repairs?