Deck General USCG Question #1579 (Set 49)

Each OSV must carry __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

46 CFR 133.130 and 133.150 mandate that OSVs carry specific life-saving equipment, including rocket parachute flares for distress signaling, life buoys with buoyant lines for man-overboard recovery, and a Category I 406 MHz EPIRB for satellite-based emergency position reporting. All these items are essential for regulatory compliance and safety.

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