Deck General USCG Question #1098 (Set 34)

Which tank barges require draft marks?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All tank barges

Under 46 CFR Subchapter D regulations, all tank barges regardless of gross tonnage must display accurate draft marks forward, aft, and amidships on both port and starboard sides to ensure proper loading, stability verification, and regulatory compliance.

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