Question 1 of 27070
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The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every __________.
A
month
B
two months
C
three months
D
six months
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Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46795
Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46795

The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every __________.

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The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Rescue boat drills and operation frequency on Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) • Where periodicity requirements are usually found in 46 CFR Subchapter L (OSVs) and Subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances) • Difference between inspection/visual checks and launching and operating the rescue boat

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: how often does the Coast Guard typically require actually launching and operating survival craft on small/medium vessels—more or less frequent than full abandon ship drills? • Compare this with how often routine inspections of lifesaving equipment are required; is physical operation required as often as visual checks? • Think about the practical side: what frequency balances crew proficiency with operational burden on an OSV that is working offshore most days?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR that this is specifically about rescue boats on OSVs, not lifeboats on larger SOLAS ships • Check that the requirement is for the boat to be lowered to the water, launched, AND operated—not just inspected or swung out • Confirm the exact time interval wording in the regulation (e.g., "at least once every ___") before choosing among month / two months / three months / six months