Question 2755 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Safety Equipment Certificate. The Safety Equipment Certificate is always issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for U.S. flag vessels. This certificate verifies that the vessel complies with the safety equipment requirements set forth in U.S. regulations, such as the carriage of life jackets, fire extinguishers, and other safety-critical equipment. The other options are incorrect because: A) The Safety Construction Certificate is issued by the American Bureau of Shipping, not the Coast Guard. B) The Load Line Certificate is issued by the Coast Guard but applies to load line requirements, not safety equipment. C) The Register of Cargo Gear is a document maintained by the vessel, not a certificate issued by the Coast Guard.