Question 3656Deck General70% to pass
Each liferaft, which does not have an indicated maximum stowage height indicated on the liferaft, must be _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) stowed not more than 59 feet above the lightest waterline.
The reasoning behind this is that the U.S. Coast Guard regulations state that any liferaft that does not have a maximum stowage height indicated on the liferaft must be stowed no more than 59 feet above the vessel's lightest waterline. This is to ensure that the liferaft can be safely launched and accessed in an emergency situation, even if the vessel is listing or partially submerged.
The other options are incorrect because: A) inspecting the liferaft every six months is a general requirement, not specific to liferafts without a stowage height indicated; C) the maximum number of persons allowed in a liferaft is determined by its capacity, not a general rule; and D) quick release racks are not required for all liferafts without a stowage height indicated.
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