USCG Exam PracticeEPIRBs and distress signaling equipment
A vessel operator wants to meet both day and night visual distress signal requirements using a combination of devices. Which combination listed in 33 CFR §175.130 satisfies both requirements?
- A. Three floating orange smoke signals (160.022) and one electric distress light (161.013).
- ✓ Two hand-held red flares (160.021) and one parachute red flare (160.024).Correct
- C. Three hand-held orange smoke signals (160.037) and one orange flag (160.072).
- D. One electric distress light (161.013) and three floating orange smoke signals (160.057).
Why B is correct
33 CFR §175.130(b) expressly states that two hand-held red flares (160.021) combined with one parachute red flare (160.024 or 160.036) meets both day and night requirements. Floating orange smoke (160.022 and 160.057) and hand-held orange smoke (160.037) meet day requirements only; an orange flag meets day only; an electric distress light meets night only.
Cited:33 CFR §175.130