| The Certificate of Inspection for your vessel was issued in January. In March of the same year you need to replace a cooling water pump for the refrigeration system. What action would be appropriate? |
| A) Defer informing the Coast Guard of the pump's replacement until the mid-period inspection. |
| B) Replace the pump, as the Coast Guard need not be informed of the pump replacement. |
| C) Inform the Coast Guard if the replacement will involve welding or burning. |
| D) Inform the nearest Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection of the pump replacement. |
