USCG Exam PracticeAbandon ship procedures and life rafts
Per 46 CFR §199.180, every crewmember must participate in at least one abandon-ship drill and one fire drill within what time period, and what additional trigger requires drills within 24 hours of departure?
- ✓ Every month; drills must occur within 24 hours of departure if more than 25 percent of the crew have not participated in such drills on that vessel in the previous monthCorrect
- B. Every 3 months; drills must occur within 24 hours of departure whenever any new crewmember joins the vessel
- C. Every month; drills must occur within 24 hours of departure whenever the vessel changes routes
- D. Every 3 months; drills must occur within 24 hours of departure if more than 50 percent of the crew are new to the vessel
Why A is correct
46 CFR §199.180(c)(2) requires every crewmember to participate in at least one abandon-ship drill and one fire drill every month, and further requires that drills take place within 24 hours of the vessel leaving port if more than 25 percent of the crew have not participated in such drills on that particular vessel in the previous month.
Cited:46 CFR §199.180