Question 1463 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) It must be able to maintain a loaded speed of 6 knots. This is the correct answer because the regulations for motor lifeboats operated by the U.S. Coast Guard require that they be capable of maintaining a minimum speed of 6 knots when fully loaded. This speed requirement ensures the lifeboat can quickly transport personnel and/or perform rescue operations as needed. The other options, while potentially true for some types of lifeboats, are not specific requirements for motor lifeboats as stated in the question. For example, option B is a general characteristic of many lifeboats, while options C and D include details that do not apply to the specific motor lifeboat mentioned in the question.