You are on a commercial fishing vessel 78 feet long. At least one of your ring buoys or throwable flotation devices must have a line of what minimum length attached?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 90 feet
Under 46 CFR safety standards for commercial fishing vessels between 65 and 79 feet, at least one throwable ring life buoy must be attached to a buoyant line with a minimum length of 90 feet for effective man-overboard recovery.
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