USCG Exam PracticeGMDSS and VHF distress procedures
Under 46 CFR §28.265, on a vessel operating with fewer than four individuals on board, emergency instructions must be:
- A. Posted in the wheelhouse only
- B. Posted in conspicuous locations accessible to the crew
- ✓ Kept readily available as an alternative to postingCorrect
- D. Filed with the nearest Coast Guard Sector office
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.265(c) provides that on a vessel operating with less than 4 individuals on board, emergency instructions may be kept readily available rather than posted. The general posting requirement applies to larger crews.
Cited:46 CFR §28.265