Question 437 Deck General

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An accommodation ladder or other equally safe and convenient means must be provided for a pilot whenever the distance from the sea level is more than _______________.

A 20 feet
B 30 feet
C 40 feet
D 50 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 30 feet. According to the regulations governing the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations, an accommodation ladder or other equally safe and convenient means must be provided for a pilot whenever the distance from the sea level is more than 30 feet. This requirement is in place to ensure the safe embarkation and disembarkation of pilots, as a distance greater than 30 feet can be too high for a pilot to safely board or disembark a vessel without the use of an accommodation ladder or similar means. The other options are incorrect because 20 feet (A) is too low, while 40 feet (C) and 50 feet (D) are greater distances than the 30-foot requirement specified in the regulations.

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