USCG Exam Practice · Firefighting procedures aboard small vessels
Under 46 CFR §28.270, a person proposes to satisfy the monthly instruction requirement for firefighting by having crewmembers view a relevant videotape followed by a group discussion. Which statement correctly describes the regulatory effect of this approach?
- AIt satisfies both the instruction requirement and the drill requirement under §28.270(b).
- BIt satisfies the instruction requirement but does not satisfy the drill requirement or the safety orientation requirement.✓ correct
- CIt satisfies the drill requirement only if conducted on board the vessel.
- DIt does not satisfy any requirement under §28.270 because only on-board participation qualifies.
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.270(d) expressly states that viewing videotapes followed by a discussion led by a qualified individual satisfies the instruction requirement but not the drill requirement under §28.270(b) and not the safety orientation requirement under §28.270(e). (46 CFR §28.270(d))
Cited:46 CFR §28.270
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