Question 1455Deck Safety70% to pass
By regulation, orange smoke distress signals will expire not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 42 months.
By regulation, orange smoke distress signals will expire not more than 42 months from the date of manufacture. This is specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46, Section 160.037, which governs the requirements for orange smoke distress signals used on vessels. The 42-month expiration period is intended to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of these important safety devices.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not align with the 42-month regulatory requirement. Options A (24 months) and B (36 months) are too short, while option D (54 months) is too long.
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