USCG Exam PracticeHypothermia and cold-water survival
A non-wood small passenger vessel certificated for a limited coastwise route in cold water, not operating within three miles of land, must be provided with life floats of what aggregate capacity?
- A. At least 50% of the total number of persons permitted on board
- B. At least 67% of the total number of persons permitted on board
- ✓ At least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on boardCorrect
- D. At least 75% of the total number of persons permitted on board
Why C is correct
46 CFR §180.205(b) requires that each vessel constructed of a material other than wood, certificated for a limited coastwise route in cold water (and not within three miles of land per paragraph (d)), must carry life floats with aggregate capacity for at least 100% of persons permitted on board.
Cited:46 CFR §180.205