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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