For emergency communications, vessels operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes, on runs of more than 30 minutes shall carry in a portable watertight container at or near the operating station __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option D — six red hand flare distress signals and six orange hand smoke distress signals

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: six red hand flare distress signals and six orange hand smoke distress signals.