USCG Exam PracticeSmall passenger vessel regulations (Subchapter T)
Under 46 CFR §176.113, the length of rail criterion for passenger capacity may NOT be combined with which other criteria when determining the maximum number of passengers permitted on an individual deck?
- A. The fixed seating criterion only, but may be combined with the deck area criterion
- B. The deck area criterion only, but may be combined with the fixed seating criterion
- ✓ Either the deck area criterion or the fixed seating criterion on the same individual deckCorrect
- D. Any other criterion; the rail criterion must be used exclusively for the entire vessel
Why C is correct
46 CFR §176.113(c) states that the length of rail criterion may not be combined with either the deck area criterion or the fixed seating criterion when determining the maximum number of passengers permitted on an individual deck. Different criteria may, however, be applied to different decks and totaled for the vessel.
Cited:46 CFR §176.113