USCG Exam PracticeCargo gear and rigging
Under 46 CFR §28.885, how frequently must the vessel's captain or designee conduct a visual inspection of loose cargo gear such as wire rope, shackles, and blocks?
- A. At least once every six months
- ✓ At least once every operating monthCorrect
- C. At least once every two years
- D. Before each individual cargo lift
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.885(b) requires visual inspection of all loose gear at frequent intervals and in any event not less than once in each operating month. The biennial proof load test is a separate, additional requirement under §28.885(c).
Cited:46 CFR §28.885