If hot oil comes in contact with a diesel engine turbocharger, catches fire, and causes in excess of $(USA)25,000 damage to your ship, by law this must be reported to the __________.
• Marine casualty reporting requirements under 46 CFR Part 4 • The role of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) • Difference between regulatory authorities, classification societies, and insurance underwriters
• Ask yourself: when there is serious damage to a vessel, who are you legally required to notify under federal regulations, not just as a business courtesy? • Which of the options actually has enforcement and investigative authority over marine incidents and safety on U.S. vessels? • Think about which organization sets and enforces safety rules, versus which ones certify ship construction or handle insurance matters.
• Verify which option is a U.S. government authority with legal reporting requirements for marine casualties. • Identify which entities (classification societies, manufacturers, underwriters) are not granted statutory investigative power by law. • Recall that 46 CFR Part 4 specifies reporting thresholds (like $25,000 damage) and who must be notified when that threshold is exceeded.
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