A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 12 liters of fresh water
SOLAS standards require survival craft to carry 1.5 liters of fresh water per person, with an allowance to reduce this by 0.5 liters per person if a desalinator is provided. For an 8-person liferaft without reduction, exactly 12 liters of water are required.
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