Question 76 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) Vessels larger than 500 gross tons must carry certain additional GMDSS equipment than what a vessel between 300-500 gross tons must carry. This is correct because the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) regulations set different requirements for vessels based on their gross tonnage. Vessels over 500 gross tons are required to carry additional GMDSS equipment, such as a second EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) and SART (Search and Rescue Transponder), compared to vessels between 300-500 gross tons. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the GMDSS requirements for vessel size and equipment carriage.