Question 1486Deck Safety70% to pass
What is the minimum number of deck officers, able seaman or certificated persons required to command each lifeboat on a vessel in ocean service?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Two.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard regulations, the minimum number of deck officers, able seamen, or certificated persons required to command each lifeboat on a vessel in ocean service is two. This is specified in 46 CFR 199.201, which states that each lifeboat must be in the charge of a person who holds an appropriate license or merchant mariner credential.
The other options are incorrect because they require more personnel than the minimum standards set by the regulations. While additional crew members may be assigned to each lifeboat, the Coast Guard's minimum requirement is two qualified individuals to command the lifeboat.
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