Question 1858 Deck General

The correct answer is C) A vessel operating beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes. According to the small passenger vessel regulations, a vessel operating beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes is required to carry a Category I, 406 MHz EPIRB that is installed to automatically float free and activate in the event of an emergency. This requirement is in place to ensure that the vessel has a reliable means of signaling for help if it encounters distress situations in open waters beyond the 3-mile limit. The other options are incorrect because: A) Vessels operating within 3 miles of the coastline in the Gulf of Mexico are not subject to this specific EPIRB requirement; B) Vessels operating exclusively on inland waters are also not required to carry the Category I, 406 MHz EPIRB; and D) Vessels operating on the ocean within 5 miles of the coastline are not covered by the same regulations as those on the Great Lakes.