USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting procedures aboard small vessels
Under 46 CFR §185.420, how often must crew members aboard a small passenger vessel (T-boat) receive emergency training after their initial instruction?
- A. At least once each month
- B. At least once every two months
- ✓ At least once every three monthsCorrect
- D. At least once every six months
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.420(a) requires the owner, charterer, master, or managing operator to instruct each crew member upon first employment and at least once every three months thereafter as to emergency duties. This quarterly interval is distinct from the monthly drill requirement found in other subparts.
Cited:46 CFR §185.420