USCG Exam PracticeHypothermia and cold-water survival
A documented commercial fishing vessel operating beyond 50 miles of the coastline is required to carry which minimum survival craft?
- A. Inflatable buoyant apparatus.
- B. Inflatable liferaft with a SOLAS B pack.
- ✓ Inflatable liferaft with a SOLAS A pack.Correct
- D. Life float.
Why C is correct
Table 28.120(a) of 46 CFR §28.120 requires all documented vessels operating beyond 50 miles of the coastline to carry an inflatable liferaft with a SOLAS A pack. The SOLAS A pack is the highest equipment standard required under this table.
Cited:46 CFR §28.120