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USCG Exam PracticeMan overboard (MOB) recovery procedures

Under 46 CFR §185.520, a rescue boat required by §180.210 must be launched with its assigned crew and maneuvered in the water as if during an actual man overboard situation at what minimum frequency?

  1. Once each month if reasonable and practicable, but at least once within a 3-month period before the vessel gets underway with passengersCorrect
  2. B. Once each month without exception
  3. C. Once every three months without exception
  4. D. Once every six months or before each new season of operation

Why A is correct

46 CFR §185.520(d) requires the rescue boat to be launched and maneuvered once each month if reasonable and practicable, but at a minimum once within a 3-month period before the vessel gets underway with passengers. Both conditions apply together.

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