USCG Exam PracticeRule 37 — Distress Signals
A T-boat operating on a coastwise route must carry distress flares under 46 CFR §180.68. Which combination correctly satisfies that requirement?
- A. Three hand red flares and three hand orange smoke signals
- ✓ Six hand red flares and six hand orange smoke signalsCorrect
- C. Three parachute flares and three hand orange smoke signals
- D. Six parachute flares and six hand orange smoke signals
Why B is correct
46 CFR §180.68(a) requires a vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route to carry six hand red flare distress signals (approval series 160.021) and six hand orange smoke distress signals (approval series 160.037). The quantity of three applies only to lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers routes under §180.68(b).
Cited:46 CFR §180.68