USCG Exam Practice · Line handling and mooring
Under 33 CFR §164.74, at what minimum frequency must visual inspections of a towline be conducted when the manufacturer has not provided a specific inspection schedule?
- AWeekly
- BQuarterly
- CMonthly✓ correct
- DAnnually
Why C is correct
33 CFR §164.74(a)(3)(iii) requires visual inspections in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, or at least monthly, and whenever the serviceability of the towline is in doubt.
Cited:33 CFR §164.74
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