USCG Exam PracticeDeck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
According to 46 CFR §28.885, how frequently must wire rope, chains, hooks, shackles, and other loose cargo gear be visually inspected?
- ✓ At frequent intervals, but not less than once in each operating monthCorrect
- B. At frequent intervals, but not less than once every 3 months
- C. Once every 6 months by a certified marine surveyor
- D. Biennially, coinciding with the proof load test
Why A is correct
46 CFR §28.885(b) requires that all loose cargo gear be visually inspected by the vessel's captain or designee at frequent intervals, and in any event not less than once in each operating month.
Cited:46 CFR §28.885