USCG Exam PracticeLine handling and mooring
33 CFR §164.74 requires visual inspections of a towline at what minimum frequency?
- A. At least weekly during active towing operations
- ✓ At least monthly, and whenever serviceability is in doubtCorrect
- C. At least quarterly, unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise
- D. Only prior to each towing voyage
Why B 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