Of the required ring life buoys for an OSV, how many must be equipped with a waterlight?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 2
46 CFR 133.70 requires that for Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs), at least two of the required ring life buoys must be equipped with a self-igniting waterlight. These lights are essential for marking the position of the buoy in the water during nighttime or low-visibility emergency recovery operations.
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