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USCG Exam PracticeLine handling and mooring

When towing astern, 33 CFR §164.74 requires that visual inspections of the towline be conducted at what minimum frequency?

  1. A. At least weekly
  2. B. At least quarterly
  3. At least monthlyCorrect
  4. D. Before each towing evolution only

Why C is correct

33 CFR §164.74(a)(3)(iii) requires visual inspections of the towline in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, or at least monthly, and whenever the serviceability of the towline is in doubt.

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