Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #894 (Set 27)

You are in a tank wearing the self-contained breathing apparatus and you desire to return topside. How many tugs of the lifeline mean to take up the slack?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Three

Standard maritime enclosed space entry line signals use three distinct tugs to indicate 'take up the slack,' ensuring clear communication between the tender topside and the entrant.

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