USCG Exam Practice · Visual distress signals — flares, smoke, hand-held
A floating orange smoke distress signal (46 CFR 160.022) carried aboard a recreational vessel meets the visual distress signal requirement for which operational period(s)?
- ADay and night
- BNight only
- CDay only✓ correct
- DDay and night, but only when used in combination with a red flare
Why C is correct
Per Table 175.130 in 33 CFR §175.130, floating orange smoke distress signals (approval series 160.022) meet the day only requirement. They do not satisfy the night requirement.
Cited:33 CFR §175.130
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