USCG Exam PracticeVisual distress signals — flares, smoke, hand-held
A portable watertight container used to stow distress flares aboard a Subchapter T vessel must meet which marking requirement under 46 CFR §185.614?
- A. Marked 'FLARES' in letters at least 25.4 mm (1 inch) high in any color
- ✓ Marked 'DISTRESS SIGNALS' in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) high on a bright-colored containerCorrect
- C. Marked 'EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT' in letters at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) high on a white container
- D. Marked 'DISTRESS SIGNALS' in letters at least 25.4 mm (1 inch) high on a container of any color
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. The required text, letter height, and container color are all specified elements.
Cited:46 CFR §185.614