USCG Exam Practice · Visual distress signals — flares, smoke, hand-held
A T-boat on a coastwise route carries its required distress flares in a portable watertight container. Under 46 CFR §185.614, which of the following correctly describes the required marking on that container?
- AThe words 'EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT' in letters at least 25.4 mm (1 inch) high
- BThe words 'DISTRESS SIGNALS' in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) high✓ correct
- CThe words 'DISTRESS SIGNALS' in legible contrasting letters at least 25.4 mm (1 inch) high
- DThe words 'FLARES AND SMOKE' in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) high
Why B is correct
46 CFR §185.614 requires portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals to be of a bright color and clearly marked 'DISTRESS SIGNALS' in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high. No other wording or larger minimum letter height is specified.
Cited:46 CFR §185.614
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