Question 542Deck Safety70% to pass
According to the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of leaving port if the percentage of the crew that has not participated in drills aboard that particular vessel in the prior month exceeds _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 25%.
According to the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W of the Code of Federal Regulations, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of leaving port if the percentage of the crew that has not participated in drills aboard that particular vessel in the prior month exceeds 25%.
The other options are incorrect because 5% (A) and 10% (B) are lower percentages that would not trigger the requirement for drills, while 40% (D) is a higher percentage than the 25% threshold specified in the regulations.
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