You are operating a 150 GT towing vessel....

🔍 Key Concepts

• Towing vessel inspection requirements for vessels of 26 feet or more and over 100 gross tons (46 CFR Subchapter M) • When a Certificate of Documentation is required for U.S. vessels based on tonnage and trade • When an FCC ship station license is required versus when a vessel may legally operate VHF without one

💭 Think About

• First, decide whether a 150 GT towing vessel is treated as an inspected vessel and what documents that normally triggers • Think about which document belongs to the vessel itself versus which belongs to the person operating the vessel • Consider in what situations the FCC actually requires a ship station license for a towing vessel using VHF in U.S. waters

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether a Certificate of Inspection is required for towing vessels of this size under Subchapter M • Confirm that any U.S. vessel over 5 net tons in commercial service generally needs a Certificate of Documentation • Check the FCC rules on when a ship station license is required (domestic vs. international voyages, type of radio equipment) before deciding which item is NOT mandatory for this specific 150 GT towing vessel

You are operating a 150 GT towing vessel. What is NOT required on the vessel?

Your Coast Guard credential

Certificate of Documentation

FCC station license

Certificate of Inspection

🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer