USCG Exam Practice · Hypothermia and cold-water survival
Under 46 CFR Part 28, 'cold water' is defined as water where the monthly mean low water temperature is normally at or below which value?
- A32 °F (0 °C)
- B45 °F (7 °C)
- C59 °F (15 °C)✓ correct
- D65 °F (18 °C)
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.50 defines cold water as water where the monthly mean low water temperature is normally 59 °F (15 °C) or less. This threshold is significant because it triggers more stringent survival craft requirements for vessels operating in those waters.
Cited:46 CFR §28.50
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