Which of the following would best be used for visual detection of a distressed vessel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — An EPIRB's strobe light.
An EPIRB's high-intensity xenon strobe light provides the most effective visual detection aid during nighttime or restricted visibility search and rescue operations, allowing approaching aircraft and rescue vessels to pinpoint survivors in the water.
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