In how many locations must lifeboats be installed on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 2
MODU regulations in 46 CFR require lifeboats to be installed in at least two separate locations, typically on opposing sides or quarters of the unit, to guarantee redundancy and availability during fire, listing, or structural damage resulting from a casualty.
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