Question 1863 Deck General

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On small passenger vessels bunks installed in overnight passenger accommodation spaces _______________.

A must be immediately adjacent to an aisle leading to a means of escape
B must be no less than 74" long and 24" wide with 24" of clear space above
C must not be located more than 3 high, fitted with a suitable aid to access bunks more than 5' above deck with suitable aids to access bunks more than 5' above deck
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) All of the above. This is because the regulations for small passenger vessels require that bunks installed in overnight passenger accommodation spaces must meet the following criteria: 1) Be immediately adjacent to an aisle leading to a means of escape (option A) 2) Be no less than 74" long and 24" wide with 24" of clear space above (option B) 3) Not be located more than 3 high, with suitable aids to access bunks more than 5' above the deck (option C) All of these requirements are in place to ensure passenger safety and ease of access in the event of an emergency on the vessel. The other options are incorrect because they do not encompass all the necessary criteria.

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