USCG Exam PracticeEPIRBs and distress signaling equipment
An uninspected passenger vessel of 85 gross tons operates exclusively within three miles of shore. Under 46 CFR §25.26-10, what is the EPIRB requirement for this vessel?
- A. A Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB is required at all times.
- B. A Category 2 406 MHz EPIRB is required when underway.
- ✓ No EPIRB is required.Correct
- D. A Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB is required only when operating at night.
Why C is correct
46 CFR §25.26-10(a) states that uninspected passenger vessels less than 100 gross tons are not required to carry an EPIRB. The vessel in question is 85 gross tons, placing it below the 100 gross ton threshold.
Cited:46 CFR §25.26-10