USCG Exam PracticeAbandon ship procedures and life rafts
According to 46 CFR §185.520, how must abandon ship and man overboard drills and training be documented?
- ✓ Entered in the vessel's deck log with the date, drill scenario, and training topics, available for Coast Guard review upon request.Correct
- B. Submitted to the nearest OCMI within 24 hours of completion.
- C. Recorded only in the master's personal logbook and retained for one year.
- D. Posted on the vessel's muster list and updated after each drill.
Why A is correct
46 CFR §185.520(f) requires that abandon ship and man overboard drills and training be logged or otherwise documented for Coast Guard review upon request, and that each entry include the date of the drill and a general description of the drill scenario and training topics.
Cited:46 CFR §185.520