A T-boat master discovers that the vessel's distress flares are stowed in a portable watertight container at the operating station. Under 46 CFR §185.614, which of the following correctly describes the required marking on that container?

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B. The words 'DISTRESS SIGNALS' in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) high — 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 regulation does not specify a red background, does not use the phrase 'EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT,' and does not permit 'FLARES' as a substitute marking.

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A. The words 'EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT' in letters at least 25.4 mm (1 inch) high

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C. The words 'DISTRESS SIGNALS' in letters at least 25.4 mm (1 inch) high on a red background

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D. The words 'FLARES' in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) high

A T-boat master discovers that the vessel's distress flares are stowed in a portable watertight container at the operating station. Under 46 CFR §185.614, which of the following correctly describes the required marking on that container?

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