Which type of EPIRB must each ocean-going ship carry?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Category 1
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) standards and 46 CFR require ocean-going vessels to carry a Category 1, float-free, automatically activating 406 MHz EPIRB capable of hydrostatic release.
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