Question 1605 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Emergency Instructions. Small passenger vessels operating in U.S. waters are required to have emergency instructions mounted at the operating station for use by the Master and crew. These instructions provide critical information on procedures to follow in case of an emergency, such as fire, flooding, or man overboard situations. This regulation is outlined in 46 CFR 185.520, which specifies that "emergency instructions" must be posted at the operating station. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not meet the specific regulatory requirement for emergency instructions to be posted at the operating station. While the location of the first aid kit, instructions on artificial respiration, and a tide table may be important, they are not the specific requirement addressed in this question.