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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