Question 1802 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Any or a combination of the above criteria. The Coast Guard determines the maximum number of passengers allowed on a "T-Boat" (a commercial passenger vessel) by applying a combination of the "Length of Rail," "Deck Area," and "Fixed Seating" criteria. The Coast Guard evaluates the vessel's physical characteristics and available passenger spaces, then applies the most appropriate criteria, or a combination thereof, to establish the permitted passenger capacity. The other options (B, C, and D) describe individual criteria, but the Coast Guard typically considers multiple factors when making this determination.