USCG Exam PracticeSmall passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
According to 46 CFR §176.113, when using the length of rail criterion to determine maximum passenger capacity, one passenger is permitted for each how many millimeters of available rail space?
- A. 455 millimeters of rail space at the periphery of each deck
- ✓ 760 millimeters of rail space at the periphery of each deckCorrect
- C. 710 millimeters of rail space at the periphery of each deck
- D. 840 millimeters of rail space at the periphery of each deck
Why B is correct
46 CFR §176.113(b)(1) specifies one passenger per 760 millimeters (30 inches) of rail space. The values 455 mm and 840 mm appear in the same section for fixed seating width and minimum passageway width respectively, making them plausible distractors.
Cited:46 CFR §176.113