USCG Exam PracticeGMDSS and VHF distress procedures
Under 46 CFR §180.68, a vessel certificated for an oceans route must carry how many hand orange smoke distress signals, and under what approval series?
- A. Three signals, approval series 160.022
- ✓ Six signals, approval series 160.037Correct
- C. Three signals, approval series 160.037
- D. Six signals, approval series 160.022
Why B is correct
46 CFR §180.68(a)(2) requires six hand orange smoke distress signals approved under §160.037 for vessels on oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes routes. Three signals are required only for lakes, bays, and sounds or rivers routes per §180.68(b)(2).
Cited:46 CFR §180.68