Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1462 (Set 45)

Up to two thirds of a survival crafts required drinking water may be produced by a manually-powered reverse osmosis desalinator if it can be done in __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 2 days

SOLAS Chapter III permits up to two-thirds of the required drinking water allowance to be substituted by water produced via a manually-powered reverse osmosis desalinator, provided the unit can generate the equivalent volume within 2 days.

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