USCG Exam PracticeAbandon ship procedures and life rafts
Under 46 CFR §180.150, a launching appliance or marine evacuation system must be provided for an inflatable liferaft when which condition exists?
- A. The embarkation station is on a deck more than 3 meters above the waterline
- ✓ The embarkation station is on a deck more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) above the waterline, or the liferaft is boarded prior to being placed in the waterCorrect
- C. The vessel carries more than 12 passengers on an overnight voyage
- D. The liferaft has a mass exceeding 185 kilograms and cannot be manually launched
Why B is correct
46 CFR §180.150(a) requires a launching appliance or approved marine evacuation system when the embarkation station is on a deck more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) above the waterline, or when the inflatable liferaft is boarded prior to being placed in the water. Either condition independently triggers the requirement.
Cited:46 CFR §180.150