🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for identifying tank barges • How vessel identification marks (name or number) are normally placed so they are visible for inspection and enforcement • Differences between location of markings vs. number of markings

💭 Think About

• Which choice best ensures that the barge’s identity can be read easily from the water by patrol vessels or inspectors on either side? • Do the regulations usually require special materials (like wood) for markings, or do they focus more on visibility and legibility? • Does any option sound like it is adding extra conditions (like being near lights) that are not part of standard identification rules?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what 46 CFR says about where the barge’s name or number must be placed on the hull. • Check whether the rule talks about a specific number of locations versus just being visible from certain directions. • Confirm that the requirement focuses on permanent, legible markings rather than decorative or unnecessary extra conditions.