Deck General USCG Question #2660 (Set 84)

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.

100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.
Back to Deck General Sets