Question 2727 Deck General

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You are on a 92 foot fishing vessel with 35 individuals on board. Which one of the following items are you NOT required to have on board?

A Gyro compass
B Electronic position fixing device
C Magnetic compass
D VHF radiotelephone
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Gyro compass. According to the regulations for uninspected passenger vessels (which would include a 92-foot fishing vessel carrying 35 individuals), a gyro compass is not a required piece of equipment. The regulations do require a magnetic compass (choice C) as well as a VHF radiotelephone (choice D) and an electronic position fixing device (choice B) such as a GPS. The magnetic compass is necessary for navigation, while the VHF and electronic positioning are critical for safety and communication. However, a gyro compass, which provides a stabilized heading reference, is not mandated for this size and type of vessel.

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