Question 3112 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 32 hours. According to the regulations, a vessel is not required to carry urine specimen collecting kits onboard if the individuals directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident can be tested ashore within 32 hours. This is the time period specified in the regulations for conducting post-incident drug and alcohol testing. If the testing cannot be completed within this 32-hour window, the vessel must have the necessary equipment onboard to collect the specimens. The other options are incorrect because 12 hours (A) and 24 hours (B) are shorter time periods than the 32-hour requirement, and 48 hours (D) is longer than the specified timeframe.