USCG Exam PracticeVisual distress signals — flares, smoke, hand-held
A smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke is recognized as a distress signal under which regulation?
- A. 33 CFR §87.02
- B. 46 CFR §180.68
- ✓ 33 CFR §87.01Correct
- D. 33 CFR §175.130
Why C is correct
33 CFR §87.01(j) lists a smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke as a recognized distress signal. Section §87.02 addresses exclusive use, §180.68 addresses carriage requirements, and §175.130 addresses accepted visual distress signals for recreational vessels.
Cited:33 CFR §87.01