All small passenger vessels operating on lakes, bays, sounds, or river routes on runs of more than 30 minutes are required to carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
• Small passenger vessel regulations in 46 CFR Subchapter T • Special additional requirements for lakes, bays, sounds, and rivers versus ocean/coastwise routes • Minimum number and types of visual distress signals (VDS) required for longer runs
• First, think about why runs of more than 30 minutes might require a different level of equipment than very short runs. What additional risk does time and distance introduce? • Compare the numbers in each choice. Which look more like typical minimum regulatory quantities for small passenger vessels rather than for larger inspected vessels or offshore service? • Consider whether regulations usually require the same number of day and night signals, and whether they must be specifically red hand flares and orange smoke hand signals.
• Verify in 46 CFR (Subchapter T) what is required for small passenger vessels on lakes, bays, sounds, and rivers on runs over 30 minutes • Check whether the regulation specifies exact numbers of red hand flares and orange smoke signals, or allows alternatives like parachute flares or floating smoke • Confirm if there is a provision that allows "None of the above" because the regulation has different numbers, different types of signals, or a mix of pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic devices
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