Which statement is TRUE regarding the...

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• EPIRB testing and maintenance intervals under 47 CFR and SOLAS depending on type (float-free, satellite, etc.) • Where an EPIRB must be stowed so it can float free and activate automatically if the vessel sinks • Difference between monthly checks by the crew and longer-interval inspections/servicing by an approved technician

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• Think about which option best supports quick, automatic operation of the EPIRB if the vessel suddenly sinks and there is no time to go inside the ship • Consider whether the crew should visually check and test safety equipment like EPIRBs more often than once a year • Ask yourself: would putting an EPIRB deep inside a space like a wheelhouse or locker allow it to float free if the vessel capsized or sank?

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• Verify how often the vessel’s crew is expected to perform simple EPIRB tests or checks (not the professional battery/hydrostatic release service interval) • Check where regulations say an automatic EPIRB should be mounted: can it float free, reach the surface, and transmit without human help? • Confirm whether any answer choice conflicts with the need for rapid access and float-free operation in an emergency

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB)?

EPIRBs shall be tested monthly

EPIRBs secured in the emergency locker

EPIRBs are only required to be tested annually

EPRIBs shall be secured inside the wheelhouse

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