The Certificate of Inspection for your vessel was issued in January. In March of the same year, you need to replace a cooling water pump for the refrigeration system. What action would be appropriate?

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Replace the pump, as the Coast Guard need not be informed of the pump replacement.

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Inform the Coast Guard if the replacement will involve welding or burning.

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Defer informing the Coast Guard of the pump's replacement until the mid-period inspection.

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Inform the nearest Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection of the pump replacement.

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