USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
Under 46 CFR §185.420, how frequently must each crew member receive emergency training at a minimum after initial instruction?
- A. At least once every month
- B. At least once every six months
- ✓ At least once every three monthsCorrect
- D. At least once every twelve months
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.420(a) requires the owner, charterer, master, or managing operator to instruct each crew member upon first employment and at least once every three months thereafter as to emergency duties. Monthly frequency applies specifically to emergency egress training under §185.420(b)(3), not to the general emergency training interval.
Cited:46 CFR §185.420