Question 1786 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Two. The requirement for the number of means of escape from passenger areas on a passenger vessel of 500 GT is specified in the US Coast Guard regulations. According to 46 CFR 177.500, all passenger vessels must have at least two separate and independent means of escape from each main vertical fire zone, and from each compartment or part of a vessel used by passengers or crew. This applies to passenger vessels of 500 GT and above. The other options are incorrect because A) One means of escape is not sufficient, C) Three means of escape are not required for a 500 GT passenger vessel, and D) the presence of an elevator does not affect the requirement for two means of escape.