Coast Guard Exams
Question 1904Deck General70% to pass

Which equipment is not required for a life float? (small passenger vessel regulations)

AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Compass. The small passenger vessel regulations do not require a compass to be carried on a life float. The required equipment for a life float includes paddles (A), a light (C), and a painter (D) - which is a line used to attach the life float to the vessel. However, a compass is not a mandatory piece of equipment for a life float. The other answer choices are incorrect because paddles, a light, and a painter are all required for a life float, as per the small passenger vessel regulations. A compass, on the other hand, is not a required piece of equipment for a life float.

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