A towing vessel operator purchases a used wire towline from another vessel owner with the intent to use it as a working towline. Under 33 CFR §164.74(a)(3)(ii), what record-keeping requirement applies specifically to this situation?

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C. The operator must keep on board or in company files a record of a retest of the towline's minimum breaking strength determined by a class society or an approved tensile test — 33 CFR §164.74(a)(3)(ii) specifically addresses towlines purchased from another owner with the intent to use as a towline: a record of each retest of minimum breaking strength, as determined by an authorized class society or an approved tensile test (API Spec 9A, ASTM D 4268, or Cordage Institute CIA 3), must be kept on board or in company files. Relying solely on the original manufacturer's record is insufficient in this circumstance.

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A. The operator must keep on board or in company files a record of the towline's original manufacturer's breaking strength only

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B. The operator must conduct a monthly visual inspection and log the results before the first deployment

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D. The operator must obtain written approval from the cognizant OCMI before placing the towline in service

A towing vessel operator purchases a used wire towline from another vessel owner with the intent to use it as a working towline. Under 33 CFR §164.74(a)(3)(ii), what record-keeping requirement applies specifically to this situation?

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