How many ring life buoys should a 700 foot cargo vessel, not subject to SOLAS, navigating the Great Lakes carry?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 14
Title 46 CFR tables for Great Lakes cargo vessels exceeding 600 feet in length mandate a minimum complement of 14 ring life buoys distributed evenly for rapid deployment.
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