When must the Master of a small passenger...

When must the Master of a small passenger...

Question 1 of 3104866636ee728f7522a1c5180cb

When must the Master of a small passenger vessel fitted with loading doors ensure that the doors are closed, watertight and secured?

Question 1 of 31048

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When must the Master of a small passenger vessel fitted with loading doors ensure that the doors are closed, watertight and secured?

🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for small passenger vessels with bow, side, or stern loading doors • The risk of downflooding and progressive flooding if doors are not closed and secured • Difference between requirements while underway vs. at the dock

💭 Think About

• Think about when an open loading door creates the greatest danger to the vessel’s stability and watertight integrity. • Consider whether the rule is written to allow doors to be left open during normal operations, or only when actually needed for people or cargo to pass. • Ask yourself if the regulation makes an exception for certain waters (like protected waters) or if it applies regardless of where the vessel is operating.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether the CFR language focuses on times underway, moored, or both. • Check if the rule mentions any exception for protected or partially protected waters, or if it is written more broadly. • Confirm whether the regulation ties the requirement to when the door is in use for passage/loading, versus all other times.