If a vessel is not equipped with an automatically-activated emergency lighting system, the vessel must be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
• 46 CFR Subchapter T small passenger vessel emergency lighting requirements • Purpose of an automatically-activated emergency lighting system (what problem is it solving?) • What types of lighting are considered acceptable, safe, and reliable on inspected passenger vessels
• Ask yourself: If the main power fails at night, what must the vessel still be able to do for passengers in passageways, at exits, and at embarkation stations? • Which choice best matches modern USCG standards for safety, reliability, and fire risk on small passenger vessels? • Which options would the Coast Guard likely reject because of added hazard or because they don’t actually provide reliable emergency illumination?
• Eliminate any option that adds fire or explosion hazards around passengers or fuel systems. • Focus on options that provide independent power from the ship’s main electrical system. • Consider whether the regulation is trying to ensure automatic or immediately available lighting in an emergency, not just markings or daylight limits.
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