Question 3822Deck General70% to pass
A certificated lifeboatman assigned to command the lifeboat must _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat.
This is because the Coast Guard regulations require that the certificated lifeboatman in command of the lifeboat must have a list of the persons assigned to that specific lifeboat. This ensures the lifeboatman can account for all passengers and crew and verify everyone has boarded the lifeboat during an emergency evacuation.
The other answer choices are incorrect. Option A is incorrect because the first person to board the lifeboat does not have to be the certificated lifeboatman. Option C is incorrect because draining hydraulic pressure is not a requirement for the lifeboatman, but rather a task performed as part of the lifeboat launching procedure. Option D is incorrect because only option B is the correct requirement for the lifeboatman.
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