USCG Exam Practice · EPIRBs and distress signaling equipment
According to 46 CFR §25.26-10, which uninspected passenger vessels are NOT required to carry an EPIRB?
- AUninspected passenger vessels less than 100 gross tons✓ correct
- BUninspected passenger vessels operating beyond three miles from shore
- CUninspected passenger vessels of at least 100 gross tons on the high seas
- DUninspected passenger vessels operating on the Great Lakes beyond three miles from the coastline
Why A is correct
46 CFR §25.26-10(a) explicitly states that uninspected passenger vessels less than 100 gross tons are not required to carry an EPIRB, regardless of operating area.
Cited:46 CFR §25.26-10
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