Question 1642 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Category I. According to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, each ocean-going Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) must carry a Category I Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). Category I EPIRBs are designed for automatic activation upon contact with water and are intended for use on vessels operating in ocean, coastal, and open waters. This is the required type of EPIRB for ocean-going OSVs due to the nature of their operations and the need for reliable emergency signaling in the event of a distress situation. The other options are incorrect because Class A, B, and C EPIRBs are not the mandatory type for ocean-going OSVs. These EPIRB classes are intended for different vessel types and operating environments.