Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1438 (Set 44)

Which vessel greater than 100 GT is NOT required to have an EPIRB.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — A non self-propelled vessel in tow

Under 46 CFR and FCC regulations, non-self-propelled vessels in tow are specifically exempt from the mandatory carriage requirement for an Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) compared to self-propelled vessels.

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