USCG Exam PracticeRule 37 — Distress Signals
A passenger vessel certificated for an oceans route operating more than 50 miles from the coastline must carry which distress signal outfit under 46 CFR §28.145?
- ✓ 3 parachute flares (160.136), 6 hand flares (160.121), and 3 smoke signals (160.122)Correct
- B. 3 parachute flares (160.036), 6 hand flares (160.021), and 3 smoke signals (160.037)
- C. 6 hand red flares (160.021) and 6 hand orange smoke signals (160.037)
- D. 3 parachute flares (160.036), 3 hand flares (160.021), and 3 smoke signals (160.022)
Why A is correct
46 CFR §28.145, Table 28.145, specifies that for ocean routes more than 50 miles from the coastline the required outfit is 3 parachute flares approval series 160.136, plus 6 hand flares approval series 160.121, plus 3 smoke signals approval series 160.122. The 160.036 and 160.021 series are permitted only for the 3–50 mile ocean zone.
Cited:46 CFR §28.145