🔍 Key Concepts

• Line-throwing appliance requirements for Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) • Inspection and testing intervals for lifesaving appliances under SOLAS and 46 CFR • Difference between monthly visual inspections and operational tests

💭 Think About

• Think about how often critical lifesaving equipment that may not be used regularly should be actually tested in operation, not just looked at. • Consider whether the test interval for a line-throwing appliance is the same as lifejacket/light checks, or more like pyrotechnic (flare) checks and other emergency gear. • Ask yourself: Is the regulation written in terms of "monthly," "annual," or another specific period for operating the device?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR and/or SOLAS the specific testing interval stated for line-throwing appliances, not just "inspected" or "examined." • Check whether the rule for OSVs uses the same schedule as other SOLAS vessels or has its own OSV-specific schedule. • Confirm you are reading the section on testing/operating the device, not just maintaining proper condition or checking expiration dates.