Question 43 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) All of the above. An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is a device that transmits a radio signal to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency. The regulations require that each vessel in ocean and coastwise service must have an approved EPIRB that is stowed in a manner that allows it to float free and be readily accessible for testing and use if the vessel sinks. This ensures that the EPIRB can effectively transmit the distress signal and be available for immediate use in an emergency situation. The other options are incorrect because they only partially describe the requirements for an EPIRB. Option A) is correct, but it does not cover the stowage and accessibility requirements. Option B) is also correct, but it does not mention the requirement for the EPIRB to float free if the vessel sinks. Option C) is correct, but it does not cover the requirement for the EPIRB to be readily accessible for testing and use.