Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #381 (Set 11)

Provided every effort is made to preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without water?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 8 to 12 days

Under standard marine survival conditions and USCG guidelines, a human can typically survive 8 to 12 days without water if bodily moisture is rigorously preserved by minimizing perspiration and physical exertion.

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