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 are required to be:
- A. Posted in conspicuous locations accessible to all crew
- ✓ Kept readily available as an alternative to postingCorrect
- C. Submitted to the USCG for approval before departure
- D. Laminated and attached to each survival craft
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.265(c) provides that on a vessel operating with fewer than four individuals on board, emergency instructions may be kept readily available as an alternative to posting. The general requirement for posting applies to larger crews.
Cited:46 CFR §28.265