USCG Exam PracticeDeck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
After completion of the required biennial proof load test and examination of cargo gear, what must be done with the results?
- A. Results must be forwarded to the nearest USCG Marine Safety Office within 30 days
- B. Results must be posted in the vessel's cargo hold for crew reference
- ✓ Results, notations, dates, and locations must be maintained aboard and made available to Coast Guard representatives upon requestCorrect
- D. Results must be submitted to a classification society for certification
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.885(d) requires that all results and notations, together with the date and location of each examination and test, be maintained and available to Coast Guard representatives upon request. There is no requirement in the source to forward results to a USCG office or classification society.
Cited:46 CFR §28.885