Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1420 (Set 44)

A fully loaded motor-propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 6 knots in smooth water

SOLAS and 46 CFR regulations mandate that a fully loaded motor-propelled lifeboat must attain a minimum speed of 6 knots in smooth water to ensure rapid departure from a hazardous vessel during abandonment operations.

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