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