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Safety equipmentQuestion 116 of 566

Which item on board lets you cut the number of required flares by 50%?

  1. A 406 MHz personal locator beacon worn by the operator
  2. A second anchor
  3. A bright orange lifejacket
  4. A paper chart
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Correct answer: A 406 MHz personal locator beacon worn by the operator

The tables allow fewer flares if the boat has a two-way communication device, a 406 MHz PLB worn by the operator, or a 406 MHz EPIRB.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026