USCG Exam Practice · Deck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
Under 46 CFR Part 28, how often must the vessel's captain or a designee conduct a visual inspection of all wire rope, chains, hooks, shackles, and other loose cargo gear?
- AAt least once every 3 months
- BAt least once every operating month✓ correct
- CAt least once every 6 months
- DAt least once every 24 months
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.885(b) requires visual inspection of loose cargo gear by the captain or designee at frequent intervals, and in any event not less than once in each operating month. The biennial proof load test is a separate, additional requirement.
Cited:46 CFR §28.885
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