Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which of the following statements is correct should the boat be enveloped in flames?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — A pressurized air tank will provide approximately ten minutes of air for the survivors and the diesel engine.

Totally enclosed lifeboats feature a compressed air system that supplies breathable air to survivors and the diesel engine for approximately ten minutes, isolating the interior environment from external fire, smoke, and toxic gases.

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