Question 203Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
Each vessel in ocean and coastwise service must have an approved EPIRB. An EPIRB _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) all of the above.
An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is a device that transmits a radio signal when activated, which alerts search and rescue authorities of a vessel in distress. The regulations require that EPIRBs be stowed in a readily accessible location so they can be quickly retrieved and used in an emergency. Additionally, EPIRBs must be stowed in a manner that allows them to float free and activate automatically if the vessel sinks, increasing the chances of the distress signal being received.
The other options are incorrect because they only partially describe the requirements for EPIRBs. Option A is correct but incomplete, while options B and C are also correct but do not encompass all the regulatory requirements.
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