USCG Exam PracticeGMDSS and VHF distress procedures
According to 46 CFR §28.265, on a vessel operating with fewer than four individuals on board, emergency instructions may be handled in which manner?
- A. They must be posted in conspicuous locations accessible to the crew in all cases
- B. They are not required on vessels with fewer than four persons
- ✓ They may be kept readily available as an alternative to postingCorrect
- D. They must be posted only at the operating station
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.265(c) states that on a vessel operating with less than four individuals on board, the emergency instructions may be kept readily available as an alternative to posting. They are still required; they simply need not be posted.
Cited:46 CFR §28.265