How do you know how many passengers you may carry on a small passenger vessel?

How do you know how many passengers you may carry on a small passenger vessel?

• A. Amount on the certificate of the inspection
• B. The maximum crew size
• C. Vessel's speed
• D. Owner's insurance

Answer: (A)

The number of passengers you may carry on a small passenger vessel is determined by the certificate of inspection. The Coast Guard issues this certificate after inspecting the vessel, and it lists the maximum passenger capacity based on the vessel’s stability, seating, and safety equipment. You must not exceed that limit, and the certificate must be on board for inspections. Changes to the vessel’s layout or equipment can require a new inspection and a revised certificate. The capacity shown on the certificate isn’t set by the vessel’s speed, the owner’s insurance, or the crew size.

The number of passengers you may carry on a small passenger vessel is determined by the certificate of inspection. The Coast Guard issues this certificate after inspecting the vessel, and it lists the maximum passenger capacity based on the vessel’s stability, seating, and safety equipment. You must not exceed that limit, and the certificate must be on board for inspections. Changes to the vessel’s layout or equipment can require a new inspection and a revised certificate. The capacity shown on the certificate isn’t set by the vessel’s speed, the owner’s insurance, or the crew size.