USCG Exam PracticeGMDSS and VHF distress procedures
Under 46 CFR §28.265, on a vessel that operates with fewer than four individuals on board, emergency instructions:
- A. Are not required to be carried aboard the vessel
- B. Must be posted in conspicuous locations accessible to the crew
- ✓ May be kept readily available as an alternative to postingCorrect
- D. Must be posted only at the operating station
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.265(c) specifically provides that on a vessel operating with less than 4 individuals on board, the emergency instructions may be kept readily available as an alternative to posting. They are still required to be aboard; they need not be posted.
Cited:46 CFR §28.265