Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1296 (Set 40)

When the survival craft is supplied with bottles of compressed air they are used for __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — an air supply for personnel

Totally enclosed motor lifeboats operating in hazardous atmospheres utilize compressed air cylinder bottles to maintain positive internal pressure and provide a breathable air supply for personnel inside the sealed cabin.

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