USCG Exam PracticeHand/power tools, measuring instruments, and maintenance
Under 46 CFR §199.190, an inflatable liferaft must be serviced at a Commandant-approved facility within 12 months of each prior servicing. Servicing may be delayed beyond that 12-month interval only if:
- A. The master certifies in writing that the raft container shows no visible damage
- ✓ The delay does not exceed 5 months and the delay is until the next scheduled inspection of the vesselCorrect
- C. The OCMI grants a written extension not to exceed 6 months
- D. The raft was repacked within the previous 24 months and the seals are intact
Why B is correct
46 CFR §199.190(g)(3)(i) permits servicing to be delayed beyond the 12-month interval until the next scheduled inspection of the vessel, provided the delay does not exceed 5 months. No other extension mechanism is provided in the regulation.
Cited:46 CFR §199.190