Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1293 (Set 40)

Where should Lifeboat hatchets be kept?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard

Lifeboat hatchets are vital emergency tools used to sever lines or painters instantly; consequently, 46 CFR mandates they be secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard to prevent loss.

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