OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Required Equipment
A hand-held red flare is what type of pyrotechnic visual distress signal?
- ADay use only
- BNight use only
- CBoth day and night use✓ Correct
- DIt is not a Coast Guard-approved signal
Explanation
A hand-held red flare is approved for both day and night use. Orange smoke signals are day-only; a SOS electric light is night-only. Operators should carry a mix that satisfies both day and night requirements.
Authority: 46 CFR 25.25-13
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