Question 1307 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) International orange. The color of the tops of the thwarts, side benches, and the footings of a lifeboat is required to be painted in international orange per the regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for the U.S. Coast Guard. This specific color is mandated to enhance the visibility and contrast of these important lifeboat components, making them more easily identifiable during emergency situations at sea. The other answer choices, such as white, yellow, or red, are not the correct colors specified in the regulations for these lifeboat components.