USCG Exam PracticeHypothermia and cold-water survival
A documented commercial fishing vessel, 40 feet in length, operates within 12 miles of the coastline with 3 individuals on board. Which statement correctly describes the survival craft requirement?
- A. The vessel must carry an inflatable buoyant apparatus because it is 36 feet or more in length.
- B. The vessel is exempt from survival craft requirements because it has 3 or fewer individuals on board and operates within 12 miles of the coastline.
- C. The vessel must carry a buoyant apparatus because it operates within 12 miles of the coastline.
- ✓ A buoyant apparatus may be substituted for the otherwise applicable survival craft requirement.Correct
Why D is correct
46 CFR §28.120(c) provides that a buoyant apparatus may be substituted for the requirements of §28.120(a) for vessels 10.97 meters (36 feet) or more in length with 3 or fewer individuals on board operating within 12 miles of the coastline. The vessel is not fully exempt; rather, a buoyant apparatus substitution is permitted.
Cited:46 CFR §28.120