🔍 Key Concepts

• EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) purpose and how it activates in an emergency • Differences between float-free, manual, and Category I/II EPIRB arrangements on SOLAS/OSV vessels • Regulatory focus on automatic activation when a vessel sinks vs. simple accessibility or mounting location

💭 Think About

• In a sinking scenario, which stowage option makes sure the EPIRB can still work even if no one can reach it in time? • Which choices describe a regulatory requirement for primary EPIRB stowage on seagoing vessels, and which are just possible (but not required) features or locations? • Think about the phrase "must be stowed"—does that refer more to how it’s mounted or what happens to it if the vessel goes down?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check which option ensures the EPIRB can transmit even if the crew cannot manually deploy it • Verify which answer reflects a safety-of-life design requirement, not just convenience or general accessibility • Eliminate any options that do not describe a condition that directly supports automatic operation in the water during a casualty