Question 1900 Deck General

The correct answer is D) about 30 minutes away from the dock. The small passenger vessel regulations stipulate that vessels operating on "short runs" are not required to carry distress flares and smoke signals. A "short run" is defined as a route that is about 30 minutes away from the dock. This is because on short trips, the vessel is close enough to shore that other visual distress signals like waving or using a cell phone can be used to call for help if needed. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the regulatory definition of a "short run." Option A is too narrow, Option B is too restrictive, and Option C is too vague.