Question 101Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% 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 to alert search and rescue authorities in the event of an emergency. The regulations for EPIRBs on vessels in ocean and coastwise service require that the EPIRB must be stowed in a manner that allows it to float free and activate automatically if the vessel sinks, and it must also be readily accessible for testing and use by the crew. Therefore, the EPIRB must meet all three criteria listed in the answer choices to be in compliance with the regulations.
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