Question 3336Deck General70% to pass
Offshore drilling units must have at least two ring buoys with water lights that, when released from the mounting rack, activate a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) smoke signal.
Offshore drilling units are required to have at least two ring buoys with water lights that, when released from the mounting rack, activate a smoke signal. This is a safety requirement specified in the regulations for offshore drilling units to provide a visual distress signal that can alert nearby vessels or aircraft to the location of personnel in the water. The smoke signal is designed to be easily seen and draw attention to the person in distress.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the regulatory requirement for offshore drilling units. A steam whistle, radio signal, or battery-powered horn would not provide the same visual distress signaling capabilities as an activated smoke signal when the ring buoy is deployed.
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