USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting procedures aboard small vessels
Under 46 CFR §185.420(b), the required firefighting training program for applicable vessels must include emergency egress training for each crew member at which of the following intervals?
- A. At least once every three months and upon initial assignment to the vessel.
- B. At least once every six months and upon initial assignment to the vessel.
- ✓ At least monthly while employed on board and each time a crew member joins the vessel.Correct
- D. At least once annually and prior to each voyage season.
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.420(b)(3) requires emergency egress training to occur at least monthly while crew members are employed on board the vessel and each time a crew member joins the crew of that vessel. This is a more frequent requirement than the general quarterly crew training interval in §185.420(a).
Cited:46 CFR §185.420(b)(3)