What is the Coast Guard's policy on marking wreckage?

The Coast Guard's policy emphasizes the marking of wreckage in navigable waters to ensure the safety of navigation. This policy is crucial as it helps prevent accidents by alerting mariners to potential hazards. Navigable waters are areas where vessels can safely travel, and any submerged or partially submerged wrecks pose a risk to navigation in these regions.

By marking wrecks, the Coast Guard provides a clear indication of the location of these hazards, which allows mariners to take appropriate action to avoid them. This proactive approach is part of the broader mission of the Coast Guard to safeguard life at sea and maintain the safety of maritime operations.

Marking wrecks only in shallow water, not marking wrecks at all, or marking them only when convenient does not align with this comprehensive safety strategy. Ensuring that wrecks in navigable waters are properly marked is essential for maintaining the safety and efficiency of marine traffic.