Question 1642Deck General70% to pass
Which type EPIRB must each ocean-going OSV carry?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Category I.
According to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, each ocean-going Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) must carry a Category I Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). Category I EPIRBs are designed for automatic activation upon contact with water and are intended for use on vessels operating in ocean, coastal, and open waters. This is the required type of EPIRB for ocean-going OSVs due to the nature of their operations and the need for reliable emergency signaling in the event of a distress situation.
The other options are incorrect because Class A, B, and C EPIRBs are not the mandatory type for ocean-going OSVs. These EPIRB classes are intended for different vessel types and operating environments.
Related Questions
#1640 What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 2 as shownin illustration D029DG below? #1641 In what direction should you coil a left-hand laid rope? #1643 What is a "sheepshank" used for? #1644 Which knot in illustration D030DG below is secure only when there is a strain on the line? #1645 According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, rigid plastic and other nonmetallic piping materials _______________.