Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a temporary certificate. This __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — has the full force of a regular Certificate of Inspection

Title 46 CFR 91.01-15 dictates that a temporary Certificate of Inspection (COI) has the full force of a regular COI. It is issued to allow the vessel to operate legally while the permanent certificate is being processed and formatted by the Coast Guard.